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Postal Services

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

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25 Jul 2024 at 00:00

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

Renfrewshire Council has concluded the procurement process for Postal Services, aimed at managing the Council's outgoing mail, including stamping and sorting, before delivery by Royal Mail. This procurement falls under the General public services industry category and is located in the region of Renfrewshire (UKM83). The procurement stage is now at the Award stage, and the contract was awarded to Whistl UK Ltd. The total contract value is £120,000, and it was signed on 8th July 2024. The procurement was conducted through a limited method under the Crown Commercial Services Framework for Postal Services & Solutions RM6280.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in postal and mailing services. Companies with robust logistical capabilities, particularly those familiar with public sector requirements, would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Large-scale service providers and businesses that can offer comprehensive postal solutions, including international mail services and special delivery options, would benefit immensely from such contracts, potentially leading to substantial business growth and market positioning within the public sector. The direct award mechanism indicates a preferential consideration for experienced suppliers listed within established frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Postal Services

Notice Description

The Council requires a provider to collect the Councils' outgoing mail, stamp and sort the mail and then pass onto Royal Mail for delivery. The Council requires the following mail services: Service for international mail,1st class service for small letters, 1st class medium letters, 1st class large letters, Small parcels, Medium parcels, Large parcels, Signed for service, Special delivery service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council requires a provider to collect the Councils' outgoing mail, stamp and sort the mail and then pass onto Royal Mail for delivery. The Council requires the following mail services: Service for international mail,1st class service for small letters, 1st class medium letters, 1st class large letters, Small parcels, Medium parcels, Large parcels, Signed for service, Special delivery service. A direct award where the procurement followed the Direct award buying procedure] for the Crown Commercial Services framework for Postal Services RM6280 which is fully GPA compliant.

Procurement Information

Direct award under the Crown Commercial Services Framework for Postal Services & Solutions RM6280

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000772718
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510690
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

64110000 - Postal services

64112000 - Postal services related to letters

64113000 - Postal services related to parcels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20241 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
RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
aileen.ross@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHISTL

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510690
    Postal Services - The Council requires a provider to collect the Councils' outgoing mail, stamp and sort the mail and then pass onto Royal Mail for delivery. The Council requires the following mail services: Service for international mail,1st class service for small letters, 1st class medium letters, 1st class large letters, Small parcels, Medium parcels, Large parcels, Signed for service, Special delivery service.

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