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CC14312 - Postal Services - First and Second Class Mail

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Award

02 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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

The procurement process conducted by West Lothian Council involved a contract for postal services, specifically for first and second class mail. Categorised within the services industry, the contract was a call-off from the Scottish Procurement Framework (SP-19-035), targeting delivery in the UK region, particularly West Lothian (UKM78). The procurement utilised a limited method due to extreme urgency, without prior publication of a call for competition. The tender process has reached the award stage, having been completed on the 30th of June, 2025. This project primarily serves in the general public services category, with Royal Mail selected as the supplier.

Businesses specializing in logistics and mailing services can explore similar opportunities for growth by aligning with regional or local public service requirements. While the procurement was executed under a rapid framework call-off process involving a large-scale supplier such as Royal Mail, smaller businesses might be well-suited to compete in future tenders by building capabilities to meet urgent demands and supply chain efficiencies highlighted in such frameworks. Enterprises engaging in scheduled or bulk mailing solutions, either physical, hybrid, or digital, should consider positioning themselves as competitive candidates for similar government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CC14312 - Postal Services - First and Second Class Mail

Notice Description

This procurement relates to a Call Off from the Scottish Procurement Framework SP-19-035 for Postal Services - Lot 1 - One Stop Shop (Physical, Hybrid, Scheduled/Bulk (Print and Post) and Digital Mail).

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement relates to a Call Off from the Scottish Procurement Framework SP-19-035 for Postal Services - Lot 1 - One Stop Shop (Physical, Hybrid, Scheduled/Bulk (Print and Post) and Digital Mail).. The Price/Quality Ratio specified is not material as this has only been entered to allow Contract Notice to be published. This procurement relates to a Call Off from the Scottish Procurement Framework SP-19-035 for Postal Services - Lot 1 - One Stop Shop (Physical, Hybrid, Scheduled/Bulk (Print and Post) and Digital Mail).

Procurement Information

This procurement relates to a Call Off from the Scottish Procurement Framework SP-19-035 for Postal Services - Lot 1 - One Stop Shop (Physical, Hybrid, Scheduled/Bulk (Print and Post) and Digital Mail).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803272
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533793
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

64112000 - Postal services related to letters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tom Henderson
Contact Email
tom.henderson@westlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1506281814

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian
Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL MAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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