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Franking

BASSETLAW DISTRICT COUNCIL

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21 May 2026 at 08:04

Summary of the contracting process

Bassetlaw District Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Worksop, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for "Franking" involving franking machines and their maintenance. The procurement process was categorised under goods and was conducted using a "Below threshold - unknown" method. The contract was awarded to NATIONWIDE FRANKING SENSE LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Bolton. The contract, valued at £49,607.64 (excluding VAT), commenced on 26th November 2025 and is set to conclude on 25th November 2028. The procurement aimed to supply postage-franking machines for the UKF1 region.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in franking machine manufacturing and maintenance services. Companies that can supply reliable and efficient postage-franking equipment are well-suited to benefit from such contracts. Engaging in contracts like these allows businesses to establish strong working relationships with public authorities, leading to potential future opportunities and fostering business growth. Additionally, it highlights the viability for SMEs within the industry to secure public sector contracts and expand their customer base in government markets.

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Notice Title

Franking

Notice Description

Franking machine and maintenance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e61
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046759-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30144100 - Postage-franking machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,607 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20256 months ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2025 - 25 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BASSETLAW DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WORKSOP
Postcode
S80 2AH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bassetlaw
Electoral Ward
Worksop South
Westminster Constituency
Bassetlaw

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONWIDE FRANKING SENSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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