Award

Postal Services

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL

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Award

24 Apr 2018 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Glasgow City Council, which has issued a tender for Postal Services, deemed complete as of 1st September 2017. This contract, with a value of £1,384,731, focuses on the collection and delivery of physical mail items within the UK, specifically in and around Glasgow. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a restricted procedure, under which a qualified supplier could bid. The awarded contract went to Whistl UK Ltd, and community benefits are expected as part of the delivery of these services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in postal and logistics services, particularly those experienced in handling bulk mail, international mail, and securing various mailing solutions. Companies that excel in providing reliable mail collection and delivery, as well as those who have the capacity to manage diverse mailing requirements, would find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. The emphasis on community benefits also aligns with businesses focused on enhancing local social responsibility through their operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Postal Services

Notice Description

Appointment of a suitably qualified and experienced provider for Postal Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The services being procured are the collection and delivery of physical mail items. Services include but are not limited to: bulk mail; standard mailings; sorted and unsorted mail; unaddressed mail; secured mail and undelivered mail. Also the provision of international mail services. Services include but are not limited to: bulk international mail; standard international mail; sorted and unsorted mail; secured international mail and undelivered mail.. Economic operators may be excluded from this project if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000540079
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317404
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,384,731 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
steven.chandler@glasgow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412876403

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHISTL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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