Planning

Hybrid Mail Services

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

12 Jun 2025 at 13:54

Planning

27 May 2025 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council is planning a procurement process titled "Hybrid Mail Services," which aims to provide electronic mail software packages and postal and telecommunications services across its various locations. This tender falls under the services category and is in the planning stage as of 12th June 2025. The contract is intended to commence on 4th January 2026 and conclude on 3rd January 2030. Interested parties should note that future communication regarding this tender will be updated by 1st August 2025. The Council, classified as a sub-central government public authority located in Northampton, UK, can be contacted via their procurement email for more details.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in electronic mailing solutions and postal services. Companies specialising in these areas, particularly those capable of handling large-scale service delivery across multiple locations, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The planned duration and comprehensive nature of the service requirements might attract both established firms with a proven track record in hybrid mail services and innovative companies offering new technological solutions. Engaging in this procurement process could enable businesses to enhance their portfolio and secure long-term service contracts with a major public sector client.

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Notice Title

Hybrid Mail Services

Notice Description

Hybrid Mail Services to support West Northamptonshire Council across its multiple locations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0526e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031989-2025
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

48 - Software package and information systems

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

48223000 - Electronic mail software package

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
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2026 - 3 Jan 2030 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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