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Collection and Delivery of Letters and Parcel

Lancashire County Council

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25 Apr 2025 at 14:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Collection and Delivery of Letters and Parcel" services, organised by Lancashire County Council, falls under the postal services industry category. The council, based in Preston, England, has completed this tender in the award stage as of 25th April 2025. The contract, valued at £3,500,000, was awarded to Royal Mail Group Limited. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, through further competition. The service is designated to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom, spanning from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2032, with an initial term of 36 months and two optional 24-month extensions, bringing the maximum contract duration to seven years.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for large-scale postal service providers capable of handling extensive collection and delivery operations across the UK. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find growth potential by participating in similar procurements in the future or by subcontracting to a larger provider like Royal Mail. Businesses specialising in logistics and delivery services, especially those with a robust framework contract experience, are well-positioned to benefit from similar opportunities to enter or expand their footprint in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Collection and Delivery of Letters and Parcel

Notice Description

Provision of UK letters and parcel collection and delivery services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fbedae77-cc38-436b-b20f-e37f1929bd8d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3e9b9be-9d53-46b5-88c7-bfc1bfb1abe6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64110000 - Postal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 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
Lancashire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Postcode Area
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Royal Mail Group Limited

Further Information

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