Award

Framework Contract Award for Postal Services and Solutions

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Dundee City Council has completed the procurement process for a framework contract titled "Framework Contract Award for Postal Services and Solutions," under the industry category of general public services. This procurement is specifically for postal services within Dundee City (region UKM71). The contract was awarded without prior competition, utilising the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM6280. Key dates include the contract signing on 2nd April 2025. The tender process was conducted under a limited procurement method, focusing on services, and has reached the award stage with Whistl UK Ltd named as the supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the logistics and postal service sectors, particularly those capable of delivering both domestic and international postal solutions. Although the contract has been awarded, understanding the procurement process and requirements can benefit businesses interested in future opportunities with Dundee City Council, particularly large-scale service providers. The ability to fulfil complex postal and delivery requirements is crucial, positioning companies with robust infrastructure and international reach favourably for similar contracts. This can contribute to business growth by establishing or strengthening relationships with public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

Framework Contract Award for Postal Services and Solutions

Notice Description

Postal services and solutions

Lot Information

Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels to International Destinations

Postal Services and Solutions

Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels

Postal services and solutions

Procurement Information

Award under Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement for the Provision of Postal Services and Solutions RM6280

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000795903
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528702
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 202510 months 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
DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jennifer Heighton
Contact Email
jennifer.heighton@dundeecity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382433401

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1QE
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHISTL

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