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Postal Services - Provision of a Downstream Postal Supplier

HULL CITY COUNCIL

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12 Feb 2025 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

Hull City Council has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of downstream postal services to Whistl UK Limited. This procurement process, classified under the CPV code 64110000 for postal services, was conducted through a selective restricted procedure as part of a collaborative effort involving multiple local authorities, under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework. The contract is set to commence on 1 March 2025 and will run for an initial period of two years, with an option to extend for two further twelve-month periods. The estimated annual value of the contract is £677,000, accumulating to a total anticipated value of £1,354,000 over the contracted duration. The services are to be delivered within the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the postal delivery sector, especially those capable of managing large-scale postal operations and collaborating in aggregated procurement exercises. The awarded contract, valued at over £1 million, provides a substantial growth opportunity for businesses large enough to meet the contract’s requirements. This tender would typically suit medium to large postal service providers who can leverage economies of scale and adhere to the delivery standards expected by Hull City Council and associated local authorities. Being part of the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework also underscores the importance of compliance with predefined procurement standards, ensuring a fair and competitive contracting process beneficial for capable suppliers in the industry.

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Notice Title

Postal Services - Provision of a Downstream Postal Supplier

Notice Description

Hull City Council (The Authority) has appointed Whistl UK Limited to deliver Downstream Postal Services. The tender has been conducted through an aggregated exercise whereby numerous local authorities combined and amalgamated volumes. A further competition exercise has been undertaken through the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework. The contract is anticipated to commence on the 1 March 2025 for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further 2 periods of 12 months. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services to be PS677k per annum. The estimated value is given in good faith it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eed6d4db-d27b-465b-825f-edd1748ef467
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c118e542-bc79-4e9a-aa05-96c77d3d2bb5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64110000 - Postal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,354,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,354,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHISTL

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