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Postal Charges 2026/2027

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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28 Apr 2026 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Postal Charges 2026/2027," is managed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), a central government public authority based in Southampton, UK. This process pertains to the industry category of postal services, under the relevant CPV code 64110000. The contract has been awarded to the Royal Mail Group, with the procurement method being direct and below threshold, meaning it has been completed without public competition. The contract period spans from 5th March 2026 to 4th March 2027, with a gross value of £30,000. Key documents related to the contract were published on 28th April 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth potential for large-scale enterprises within the postal services sector, especially those capable of managing postal charges efficiently. Since the procurement was conducted directly, businesses with established relationships or experience with public agencies like MCA may find lucrative opportunities here. The Royal Mail Group's involvement highlights the calibre and readiness of suppliers that can meet governmental postal needs within specified regulatory frameworks and timelines. Such contracts can reinforce business positioning within the public sector, offering stability and the chance to broaden service offerings in essential government operations.

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Notice Title

Postal Charges 2026/2027

Notice Description

MCA - Postal Charges for Financial Year 2026/2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068cce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038589-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 4 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL MAIL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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