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Postal Credits for Franking Machine

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR GWENT

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17 Apr 2025 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

The "Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent" has awarded a contract to QUADIENT UK LIMITED for the provision of postal credits for a franking machine. This contract, identified as JCPS0795, falls under the 'services' category and operates within the sub-central government sector. The total value of the contract is £80,000 (excluding VAT), with a performance period running from 17 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. The procurement method used was direct, classified as 'below threshold - without competition'. The main location for the delivery of services is across the UK region UKL.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing postal services, particularly those with experience in franking and postal credit systems. Companies that can offer cost-effective and efficient postal solutions will be well-suited for similar future contracts. The contract underscores the importance of trusted relationships with public authorities and the potential for winning direct, non-competitive bids. QUADIENT UK LIMITED, a large-scale operation, exemplifies the type of organisation that can thrive under such procurement frameworks, demonstrating their capability in servicing significant government contracts.

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Notice Title

Postal Credits for Franking Machine

Notice Description

Credits required for Franking Machine. PO issued for PS80,000 (exVat) for the period 17/04/2025 - 31/03/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0504f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015949-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR GWENT
Contact Name
Sian Gunner
Contact Email
procurement@gwent.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LLANTARNAM
Postcode
NP44 3FW
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Torfaen
Electoral Ward
Llantarnam
Westminster Constituency
Torfaen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUADIENT

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