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Postal Services & Solutions RM6280

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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17 Apr 2025 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Council has concluded the procurement process titled "Postal Services & Solutions RM6280," aiming to provide a postal collection service. The industry category for this procurement is postal services, classified under CPV 64110000. The location of service delivery spans the UK, specifically within the region UKD. This procurement is in the award and contract stage, with the contract being signed on 14 March 2025 and active from 15 March 2025 to 28 February 2026. The total gross value of the contract stands at £95,007.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in postal and logistics services, particularly those with a comprehensive infrastructure for managing large-scale postal operations. The successful supplier for this contract is WHISTL UK LIMITED, a large-scale enterprise experienced in handling extensive postal service operations. For companies looking to expand within the UK postal services sector, participating in such tenders can lead to lucrative contracts and establish strong relationships with public sector organisations like Cheshire West and Chester Council.

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Notice Title

Postal Services & Solutions RM6280

Notice Description

To provide a postal collection service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0504fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015969-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£79,173 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 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
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
centralprocurement@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHISTL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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