Planning

Postal Services and Solutions 2

GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY

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PlanningUpdate

09 Apr 2026 at 15:02

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

30 Sep 2025 at 16:14

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Postal Services and Solutions 2" is currently in the planning stage, orchestrated by the Government Commercial Agency. This initiative aims to serve as the preferred solution for all postal services required by the UK Central Government. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically dealing with postal and telecommunications, and is planned for execution in Liverpool, United Kingdom. With a gross value of £3.24 billion, the contract period is scheduled to start on 18th August 2027, and conclude on 17th August 2031. The framework agreement aspect of the tender is a key feature, with significant planning updates published as recently as 9th April 2026. The next communication notice date is set for 17th February 2027.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in postal and telecommunications services. Companies capable of offering comprehensive postal solutions within a framework agreement context are well-suited to compete. Firms that have a strong presence in or around Liverpool, where the buyer agency is located, may find additional logistical advantages. The Crown Commercial Service's involvement underscores the importance of efficient and wide-reaching postal solutions, promising substantial business growth for successful applicants who can meet the demanding requirements of the UK Central Government's vast postal needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Postal Services and Solutions 2

Notice Description

It is intended that this commercial agreement will be the recommended vehicle for all postal services and solutions required by UK Central Government.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a558
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032561-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£2,700,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Feb 202711 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Aug 2027 - 17 Aug 2031 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
GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY
Additional Buyers

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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