Award

Postal Charges

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Award

25 Apr 2025 at 10:15

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract for postal charges for 2025/2026 was undertaken by the MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency, located in Southampton, England. This process falls under the services category, specifically focusing on postal orders within the region of South East, United Kingdom. The procurement process, completed via a direct procurement method under a single tender action below threshold, culminated in an award on 16 March 2025. The contract, valued at £25,000, spans from 17 March 2025 to 31 March 2026, with the tender period having closed on 16 March 2025.

This tender offers growth opportunities particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in postal services, as these businesses can efficiently engage in the delivery and management of postal orders. Despite being completed, similar future opportunities may align well with small-sized postal service providers given the nature of the procurement method, which indicates competitiveness in specialised service delivery for government agencies like the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Businesses in the postal industry should anticipate and prepare for such tenders as they regularly arise and suit those with localised service offerings. Additionally, associations with larger suppliers, such as the awarded Royal Mail Group, could provide sub-contracting opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Postal Charges

Notice Description

Postal Charges 2025/2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e72b28f9-0b61-48c6-86cf-55fcf4e49434
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/053d092d-8957-4060-b311-f0b3ccf14759
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22452000 - Postal orders

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL MAIL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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