Award

IA2579 Mail Service - Final Delivery of First Class Letters

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

16 Jul 2021 at 09:49

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Staffordshire County Council has conducted a procurement process for the "IA2579 Mail Service - Final Delivery of First Class Letters." This service falls under the mail delivery services category (CPV code 64121100) and is intended for the UK region. The procurement, executed as a limited tender with a direct award to the Royal Mail, is currently at the award stage. The contract commenced on 1st November 2021 and runs until 31st October 2022, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The contract value is set at £42,176 and was signed on 16th July 2021.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses involved in mail delivery and logistics services, particularly those that specialise in first-class letter processing and final delivery. Companies with capabilities in providing expedited mail handling and delivery services, similar to Royal Mail, would find this tender particularly relevant. The direct nature of this opportunity may benefit smaller, agile companies that can operate efficiently within the defined parameters of this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IA2579 Mail Service - Final Delivery of First Class Letters

Notice Description

Direct award to a single supplier on technical grounds. Mail delivery service for first class letters mail which cannot be met by mail service contract. Royal Mail can offer the "final mile" delivery services for first class letters

Lot Information

Lot 1

Processing & delivery of first class mail letters.

Procurement Information

The service required is for processing and delivery of first class letters which cannot be accommodated by the contract mail services, due to the collection time for general mail having been missed. Royal Mail can provide the "final mail" service required for this element of the mail. All other suppliers process mail then direct it to Royal Mail for the final delivery element of the service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c8c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016727-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64121100 - Mail delivery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,176 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Gillian Sperrink
Contact Email
gillian.sperrink@staffordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2LP
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL MAIL

Further Information

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