Award

Royal Mail letter delivery service

PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES LIMITED

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Award

14 May 2025 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The recent contracting process for a Royal Mail letter delivery service was conducted by Plymouth Community Homes Limited, a sub-central government public authority. Located at Plumer House in Plymouth, the organisation finalised this contract under the procurement stage of "Award". The tender was processed directly without competition, falling below the threshold. The service, classified under the postal services industry, is aimed at the UK South West region (UKK41). Significant dates include the contract period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, and the awarding of the contract was documented on 31st March 2025, with public notice given on 14th May 2025.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in postal services, particularly in letter delivery. Companies similar to Royal Mail Group Limited, particularly large-scale enterprises with capabilities in handling postal operations across the UK, are well-suited for such contracts. The direct procurement process indicates a preference for established, reputable suppliers who can ensure reliable service, making this an excellent opportunity for businesses already positioned within the postal sector to expand their portfolio and service offerings.

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Notice Title

Royal Mail letter delivery service

Notice Description

Postage related costs - Royal Mail letter delivery service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05135e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021364-2025
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

64112000 - Postal services related to letters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£191,099 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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
PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@pch.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL6 5DH
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Budshead
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Moor View

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL MAIL GROUP

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