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Postal Services - Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels

STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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23 Apr 2026 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, managed by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, involves a tender for "Postal Services - Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels" within the services industry category (CPV code: 64110000). The procurement takes place in the Stockport region (UKD36), with Kirklees Council acting as the Lead Authority in collaboration with the Crown Commercial Services Framework under Lot 2. While the contract has been awarded to Whistl Limited, the procurement is noted as complete, with a non-traditional award procedure that did not involve prior competitive publication. The contract, valued at GBP 196,000, was signed on 1st January 2025, and includes options for two additional 12-month extensions post-31st December 2026.

This contract offers growth opportunities primarily for large-scale service providers specialising in postal services. The award criteria focused on price, suggesting competitive pricing is crucial for securing such tenders. Businesses involved in postal logistics and transportation, particularly those capable of managing bulk deliveries across regional boundaries within the UK, would be well-suited to participate in frameworks like this under the Crown Commercial Services. With the involvement of a limited procurement method, businesses already established within the collaborative framework will find substantial advantages due to streamlined access to future contracting opportunities.

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Notice Title

Postal Services - Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels

Notice Description

Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels

Lot Information

Lot 1

Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels

Options: 2 x 12 month extension options post 31/12/2026

Procurement Information

PCR2015 Framework used for Further Competition via the Crown Commercial Services Framework - Postal Services and Solutions, Lot 2: Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels. Kirklees Council acted as the Lead Authority in a collaborative procurement arranged and managed by CCS. Stockport are included in the collaborative group and are drawing down from this arrangement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06894d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036947-2026
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
£196,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20251 years 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
STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKPORT
Postcode
SK1 3XE
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West

Local Authority
Stockport
Electoral Ward
Brinnington & Stockport Central
Westminster Constituency
Stockport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHISTL

Further Information

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