This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jul 2026 at 13:20

Award

08 Jun 2026 at 12:01

Tender

10 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

Hull City Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Envelopes," awarding the contract to Mail Solutions UK Limited. This procurement falls under the goods category and involves supplying envelopes for the council's post room. The contracting process was managed using an open procedure, which is a single-stage process aimed at assisting sub-central government authorities like Hull City Council. The contract, valued at an estimated £60,000 including any extensions, officially commenced on 1st May 2026 and is set to end on 30th June 2029, with a possibility to extend for an additional 12 months. The process was categorised within the CPV code 30199230 for envelopes, ensuring goods delivery within the UKE11 region. The final contract was signed on 31st July 2026.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying stationery, particularly envelopes, to engage in government contracts and potentially expand their market presence. The open procurement method allows small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate competitively, as evidenced by the award to Mail Solutions UK Limited, an SME based in Telford. Companies with expertise in office supply chains and logistics can benefit greatly from such opportunities, where factors like cost efficiency and quality service are significant determinants in the selection process. The provision of envelopes by Mail Solutions UK Limited also underlines the prospects for businesses capable of accommodating complex logistical requirements and delivering consistent product quality.

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Notice Title

Provision of Envelopes

Notice Description

Hull City Council (the Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide envelopes for the Authorities post room. The tender is an open procedure consisting of a one stage process. The contract is anticipated to commence 1st May 2026 for three years with the option to extend for a period of 12 months. Estimated contract value is PS15,000.00 per annum. Total estimated contract value including extension options is is PS60,000.00 The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the scope of tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: One option to extend for a period of 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067fdd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072757-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30199230 - Envelopes

30199710 - Printed envelopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

HULL CITY COUNCIL

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

Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 1AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAIL SOLUTIONS

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