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Postal Services Framework 2021 - Lot 1 - One Stop Shop for Physical, Hybrid, Scheduled/Regular Bulk (Print and Post) and Digital Mail Services

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Borders Council, a regional or local authority, has completed a procurement process titled "Postal Services Framework 2021 - Lot 1 - One Stop Shop for Physical, Hybrid, Scheduled/Regular Bulk (Print and Post) and Digital Mail Services." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the industry of postal services (CPV code: 64110000) and has taken place in the UK region of UKM91. The process followed an open procedure and the contract was awarded on 1st April 2024. This notice reflects the actual value of regulated call-off spend for the 12-month period from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025, with Royal Mail as the awarded supplier.

This awarded contract under the Scottish Government Framework represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in postal and mail services to engage in public sector contracts within the Scottish Borders. While the opportunity was specifically awarded to Royal Mail, similar contracts can create substantial business growth for companies that specialise in physical and digital mail solutions, bulk mailing, and logistic services. Large enterprises, particularly those that have fulfilled similar government contracts, are well-suited to compete in future procurement processes of this nature, due to the scale and expertise required.

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Notice Title

Postal Services Framework 2021 - Lot 1 - One Stop Shop for Physical, Hybrid, Scheduled/Regular Bulk (Print and Post) and Digital Mail Services

Notice Description

This notice reflects the actual value of regulated call-off spend against the Scottish Government Framework for Postal Services Framework 2021 - Lot 1 - One Stop Shop for Physical, Hybrid, Scheduled/Regular Bulk (Print and Post) and Digital Mail Services by Scottish Borders Council during the 12-month period (1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cumulative spend from the Scottish Government Framework Postal Services Framework 2021 - lot 1 - One Stop Shop for Physical, Hybrid, Scheduled/Regular Bulk (Print and Post) and Digital Mail Services, SP-19-035-1 during the period 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025.. The Award Criteria and the price and quality weightings do not apply when publishing the cumulative spend incurred at Scottish Borders Council from the collaborative Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806424
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536906
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

64110000 - Postal services

64112000 - Postal services related to letters

64121100 - Mail delivery services

64216120 - Electronic mail services

72412000 - Electronic mail service provider

79571000 - Mailing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£270,866 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ryan Douglas
Contact Email
procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1835824000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL MAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536906
    Postal Services Framework 2021 - Lot 1 - One Stop Shop for Physical, Hybrid, Scheduled/Regular Bulk (Print and Post) and Digital Mail Services - This notice reflects the actual value of regulated call-off spend against the Scottish Government Framework for Postal Services Framework 2021 - Lot 1 - One Stop Shop for Physical, Hybrid, Scheduled/Regular Bulk (Print and Post) and Digital Mail Services by Scottish Borders Council during the 12-month period (1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025).

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