Award

Postal and parcel services

PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES LIMITED

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22 Apr 2026 at 10:06

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Plymouth Community Homes Limited, a sub-central government public authority located in Plymouth, concerns 'Postal and Parcel Services'. This direct award tender is designed to handle unsorted mail, including letters, tracked mail, and parcels. Adhering to Section 41 PA23 and Schedule 5, it considers scenarios where only one supplier, such as Royal Mail Group Limited, can provide the service due to exclusive or statutory rights. The contract is scheduled to commence on 4th May 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027. The total award value amounts to £220,000 GBP. Relevant documentation and milestones were established, with an award notice published on 22nd April 2026.

This procurement offers significant prospects for businesses able to collaborate with Plymouth Community Homes Limited, especially in postal and parcel services. The exclusive handling rights upheld by Royal Mail Group Limited exemplify niche market opportunities, typically suited to large-scale operators who possess statutory capabilities in postal services, as stated under CPV classification 64110000. Moreover, companies situated within the region, or with connections to the Royal Mail's universal service, can explore sub-contracting or service delivery expansion, enhancing their market reach and capability portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Postal and parcel services

Notice Description

Unsorted mail handling including, for example, letters, tracked mail and parcels

Procurement Information

Section 41 PA23 & Schedule 5 - "special cases" Including where: o only one supplier can provide the service due to exclusive or statutory rights (e.g. Royal Mail's universal service obligation), and o there is no reasonable alternative or substitute.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068841
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036481-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL6 5DH
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Budshead
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Moor View

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL MAIL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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