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28 Jul 2026 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Parcel Customer Drop-Boxes" contract was conducted by Post Office Limited, a public sector body in the United Kingdom. This procurement falls within the post and courier services industry category, with the main focus on the supply, maintenance, installation, and software of parcel customer drop-boxes. The location for this contract is the United Kingdom, and the procurement process reached the award stage as of 28th July 2026. The process used a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £11,943,000, was signed on 19th June 2026 and awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and courier services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive services that include supply, maintenance, and software solutions. Large-scale businesses, like Insight Direct (UK) Ltd., which have the capacity to manage significant logistical contracts, are well-suited to compete for such opportunities. Although the specific lot of this tender was ultimately cancelled, participating in similar tendering processes can provide valuable experience and potential for future business growth within the public sector. Organisations dedicated to innovative solutions in parcel management stand to benefit significantly from entering this arena.

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Notice Title

Parcel Customer Drop-Boxes

Notice Description

Parcel Customer Drop-Boxes Supply, Maintenance, Installation and Software.

Lot Information

Lot 1

HealthTrust Europe (HTE) - ICT Solutions 2023 (Complete IT) "ComIT3" award to Insight UK for Parcel Customer Drop-Boxes Supply, Maintenance, Installation and Software.

Procurement Information

HealthTrust Europe (HTE) - ICT Solutions 2023 (Complete IT) "ComIT3" award to Insight UK for Parcel Customer Drop-Boxes Supply, Maintenance, Installation and Software.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d5a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071373-2026
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

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,943,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20261 months 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
POST OFFICE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

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