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NCC1619 Postal Services

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Feb 2026 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Northumberland County Council, relates to the provision of postal services under the tender titled "NCC1619 Postal Services". This falls under the industry category of services with a specific focus on postal services (CPV code: 64110000). The process was conducted using a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. It involved a direct award for the RM6280 Postal Services & Solutions, specifically Lot 2, which includes the collection and delivery of letters, large letters, and parcels across the UK. The contract was signed on 22nd January 2026 and valued at £400,000, with the supplier being Royal Mail Group Ltd. The procurement is designated for the North East region of England, specifically Northumberland County.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the postal services industry, particularly those capable of managing and delivering a comprehensive postal solution across a wide geographical area. The successful award to Royal Mail Group Ltd suggests that large-scale enterprises with established infrastructure and logistical capabilities are well-suited to engage in such opportunities. Businesses aiming to grow in the public sector through partnerships with regional authorities like Northumberland County Council should consider similar tenders, as they facilitate expanded service offerings and potentially long-term collaboration with governmental bodies. This procurement underscores the importance of having a robust operational framework to handle critical public services efficiently.

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Notice Title

NCC1619 Postal Services

Notice Description

Postal services for outgoing mail across Northumberland County Council

Lot Information

Lot 1

Postal services for outgoing mail across Northumberland County Council

Procurement Information

Direct Award - RM6280 Postal Services & Solutions Lot 2: Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels within UK

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011813-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64110000 - Postal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Graeme Hayes
Contact Email
graeme.hayes@northumberland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL MAIL GROUP

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