Award

Postal Services (Mail)

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Postal Services (Mail) was conducted by East Ayrshire Council, situated in Kilmarnock, UK. The council initiated this tender under the open procurement method, with the aim of acquiring Postal Goods and Services as part of the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM1063. The award was granted to Whistl UK Ltd on 2nd October 2017, with the contract valued at approximately £231,516.41. The process is now complete, having involved only one bid submitted for the related lot.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the postal and delivery services sector, particularly those that can fulfil requirements set by public sector contracts. Companies with experience in logistics, mail handling, and related services would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging with local authorities like East Ayrshire Council can pave the way for business growth through long-term partnerships and consistent demand for reliable postal services.

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Notice Title

Postal Services (Mail)

Notice Description

Postal Goods and Services - Direct Award from CCS Framework RM1063

Lot Information

Lot 1

Postal Goods and Services - Direct Award from CCS Framework RM1063

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000539219
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316420
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£231,516 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1563576183

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHISTL

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