Planning

Postal Services that includes hybrid mail, bulk mailings and revenues and benefits

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 16:46

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council is initiating a procurement process for the provision of Postal Services, which includes hybrid mail, bulk mailings, and revenue and benefits services. Categorised under postal services, this planned tender is taking place in Sunderland, region UKC23, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with an anticipated future notice date set for 30th January 2026. The contract period is planned to commence from 18th December 2026 and will run until 17th December 2030, with a total contract value estimated at £3,000,000 GBP. The procurement method involves the light-touch regime, and the buying organisation falls under the classification of sub-central government within the public authority sector.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in postal services, particularly those offering hybrid and bulk mailing solutions. It is well-suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as indicated by the suitability criteria of the lot. With a substantial contract value and a commitment over four years, this procurement process offers a remarkable avenue for businesses to expand their service footprint within the public sector, leveraging their expertise in efficient and large-scale mailing operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Postal Services that includes hybrid mail, bulk mailings and revenues and benefits

Notice Description

The provision of Postal Services that includes hybrid mail, bulk mailings and revenues and benefits

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f61
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025358-2025
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64110000 - Postal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Dec 2026 - 17 Dec 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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