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Provision of Physical Postal Services

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL

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Award

15 May 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Provision of Physical Postal Services" was executed by Glasgow City Council. This contract, classified under "General public services" within the services category, pertains to the delivery of physical postal services in Glasgow, specifically focusing on the collection and delivery of mail items from various council locations. The procurement used an open procedure and reached the completion stage with the contract awarded to Whistl UK Ltd. The contract, valued at £955,996, was signed on 18 October 2024 and is set to run from 21 October 2024 to 20 October 2026, with options for extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the logistics and postal services industry, particularly those capable of handling large-scale municipal projects. Although it was awarded to a large-scale enterprise, small to medium-sized businesses could consider similar tenders as opportunities for growth and development, perhaps focusing on subcontracting opportunities or preparing for future tenders. The open procedure suggests the process was competitive, providing a level playing field for capable bidders willing to meet the council's requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Physical Postal Services

Notice Description

Provision of physical postal services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of physical postal services includes the collection of mail items from various council locations and delivery to destinations.

Options: The Contract is intended to run for a period of two years from 21 October 2024 to 20 October 2026. There is an option for the Council to extend the Contract for 12 months plus an option to extend for a further 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798688
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530422
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

64100000 - Post and courier services

64110000 - Postal services

64112000 - Postal services related to letters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£955,996 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Oct 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
GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jay Mansfield
Contact Email
jay.mansfield@glasgow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412872000

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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