Award

Hybrid Mail & Inbound Post

BRECKLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL

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17 Apr 2026 at 08:30

Summary of the contracting process

Breckland District Council has completed the procurement process for a Hybrid Mail & Inbound Post Software System, falling within the postal services sector. This procurement was conducted as a mini competition off CCS Framework No RM6280 Lot 6, which employs a limited procurement method, specifically a contract award without prior publication of a call for competition. This award procedure is justified as it falls outside the scope of directive application. The contract, valued at £4,779,010, was signed on 17 April 2026, with the award expected on 13 May 2026 and commencement starting on 1 September 2026. The contracting takes place in Dereham, UKH17, focusing on services, and the main awarding criteria included quality and cost.

With a potential contract duration of up to five years, this tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in postal services technology and systems integration. It's tailored for suppliers with expertise in Hybrid Mail and Inbound Postal Services, providing a unique scope for innovation and efficient postal solutions. Large-scale businesses like Mail Metrics trading as Critiqom, which has successfully secured this contract, can expect substantial growth by leveraging their expansive capabilities to meet the council's requirements. Such contracts are ideal for businesses with a robust infrastructure aiming to establish or expand their footprint within public sector services.

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Notice Title

Hybrid Mail & Inbound Post

Notice Description

Hybrid Mail and Inbound Post Software System

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hybrid Mail and Inbound Postal Services

Options: 1.9 This Contract will be offered on a basis of 2 years, with the option to extend by 3 years on a 1 year + 1 year +1-year basis. The anticipated Contract Award date is 13th May 2026, and the contract will commence on 01 September 2026.

Procurement Information

This was a mini competition in accordance with CCS Framework No RM6280 Lot 6.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0684c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034972-2026
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

64112000 - Postal services related to letters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,779,010 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks 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
BRECKLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DEREHAM
Postcode
NR19 1EE
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk

Local Authority
Breckland
Electoral Ward
Dereham Neatherd
Westminster Constituency
Mid Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAIL METRICS TRADING AS CRITIQOM

Further Information

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