Planning

RM6404 Postal Services and Solutions 2

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Planning

30 Sep 2025 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has initiated the planning stage for the procurement process titled "RM6404 Postal Services and Solutions 2," aimed at central government postal services across the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the postal and telecommunications services industry category and is valued at £2.7 billion, with a gross value of £3.24 billion. The contract is scheduled to commence on 7th July 2027 and conclude on 6th July 2031. A framework agreement is expected to be established, and further communication is anticipated by 20th January 2027, as per the planned tender communication schedule.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the postal and telecommunications sector to expand their operations by engaging with high-value government contracts. Companies specialising in postal services and solutions are particularly well-suited to participate, especially those capable of offering comprehensive services that can deliver value to governmental clients. Organisations looking to leverage long-term contracts with the UK central government could significantly benefit, providing a stable growth avenue over the contract's duration. Engaging in such tenders can enhance credibility and market presence for the participating businesses.

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Notice Title

RM6404 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a558
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061075-2025
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
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Jan 202712 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jul 2027 - 6 Jul 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3454102222

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

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