Planning

2nd Class Postal Services Solution

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Planning

20 May 2025 at 08:37

Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Truro, United Kingdom, is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "2nd Class Postal Services Solution." This tender involves the collection and delivery of letters, large letters, and parcels, critical for the council's transactional communication needs. The procurement falls under the services category of postal and telecommunications services and is aligned with the UKPGA 2023/54 legal framework. The procurement is related to the CCS framework RM6017 and is set to officially begin with an announcement planned for 15 July 2026. The contract period is anticipated to start on 1 February 2027 and end by 31 January 2031, covering services across the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in postal and telecommunications services, particularly those familiar with large-scale collection and delivery operations. With its association with the CCS framework RM6017, businesses that have experience or are aiming to become suppliers within this framework would be well-suited to compete. The tender presents a valuable opportunity for service providers to partner with a prominent public authority like Cornwall Council and ensure their services contribute to efficient and accurate communication solutions for the council's diverse communication requirements.

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Notice Title

2nd Class Postal Services Solution

Notice Description

Cornwall Council is going out to further competition on CCS framework RM6017 Postal Goods, Services and Solutions. Lot 3 - Collection and delivery of letters, large letters and parcels. To deliver our physical outbound mail requirement ensuring all documentation and information are accurately and efficiently delivered to their destinations. This service is a critical element of transactional communication for the Council and other organisations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0517f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022980-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jul 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Claire Williams
Contact Email
claire.williams@cornwall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 493390

Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

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