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ENQ1259 - Foster for East Midlands Marketing Mailing - Fulfilment

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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29 Jul 2026 at 12:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Derby City Council, titled "ENQ1259 - Foster for East Midlands Marketing Mailing - Fulfilment", falls under the services category, specifically mailing services. The contract was awarded on 29th July 2026, involving a one-time-use of partially addressed mail data aimed at fostering recruitment for carers in the East Midlands. This procurement process is located in the UKF region of the United Kingdom and was part of a below-threshold procurement method. The contract initiated in the tender stage, progressed through the award stage, and is currently classified as active, having commenced on 5th February 2026 and scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2026. The procurement was concluded by awarding contracts to GI SOLUTIONS GROUP LIMITED and CACI LIMITED.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in mailing and marketing fulfilment services, particularly those proficient in handling sensitive data with precision. Large enterprises like GI SOLUTIONS GROUP LIMITED and CACI LIMITED have proven successful in securing the contract, signalling the suitability for well-established companies with a robust capability in providing comprehensive mailing solutions across diverse regional markets. The focus on facilitating foster care recruitment underscores a commitment to community-centric projects, aligning with organisations that aim to engage in public sector missions with social impact goals. As a result, businesses with expertise in targeted communication strategies, particularly within the public sector, stand to benefit from such procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ENQ1259 - Foster for East Midlands Marketing Mailing - Fulfilment

Notice Description

Purchase of one-time-use partially addressed mail data in line with Acorn types showing highest prevalence of Foster Carers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d675
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071699-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79571000 - Mailing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CACI

GI SOLUTIONS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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