Planning

Postal Goods & Services

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 12:32

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, focuses on the provision of postal goods and services. This initiative falls under the 'services' category and primarily involves postal operations including mail collection and delivery. The procurement stage is currently in the 'Planning' phase, with significant dates noted, such as the anticipated service contract period commencing on 18th October 2026 and ending on 17th October 2028. The intended geographical service area is the UKE41 region in the United Kingdom. A future notice is set for issuance by 30th September 2026. The process seeks to support ongoing organisational business operations in ensuring consistent postal service delivery.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in postal services, particularly those capable of supporting large-scale mail operations for public authorities. Companies with strong logistical capabilities in mail collection and delivery will find this tender particularly appealing. The opportunity to secure a contract within a public authority for two years can foster business growth for firms looking to expand their presence within the public sector. Interested companies should prepare to participate by the indicated future notice date and ensure they are equipped to meet the regional and operational demands of the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Postal Goods & Services

Notice Description

Provision of postal goods and services, including the collection and delivery of mail, to support ongoing organisational business operations and to ensure reliable postal distribution services across all required locations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a392
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048770-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Oct 2026 - 17 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE41 Bradford
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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