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CT1681 Postal Services

The City of Edinburgh Council

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19 May 2026 at 01:00

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

The City of Edinburgh Council has completed the procurement process for its Postal Services contract, identified as CT1681. This procurement involves the provision of postal services including the collection and delivery of letters, large letters, and parcels both within the UK and to international destinations. The process concluded with an award on 28th April 2026, and the contract, valued at £3.2 million, is currently active. The tender was conducted using an open procedure under the Government Commercial Agency's Postal Services and Solutions Framework Agreement, specifically under Lots 2 and 3. The public entity responsible for this contract is located in Edinburgh, under the jurisdiction coded UKM75, which is also the primary delivery location for the services. The main procurement category is services, aligned to the industry classification code 64110000 (postal and courier services). A direct award method was utilised for this contract completion.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities, particularly for large businesses experienced in managing extensive postal operations. With the contract awarded to Royal Mail Group Ltd, a well-established supplier, it underscores the need for robust logistical capabilities and an ability to handle both domestic and international postal deliveries efficiently. Companies with a focus on expanding their presence in public sector contracts, especially in the realm of postal services within the UK, would find such tenders attractive. The scope of the contract enables businesses to leverage it as a stable revenue stream and portfolio strength given the consistent requirement for postal services by local authorities like The City of Edinburgh Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CT1681 Postal Services

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council has a requirement for the provision of Postal Services. This contract was awarded via direct award through the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) (formerly Crown Commercial Service (CCS)), Postal Services and Solutions Framework Agreement, Ref: RM6280: - Lot 2: Collection of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels within the UK; and - Lot 3: Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels to International Destinations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council has a requirement for the provision of Postal Services. This contract was awarded via direct award through the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) (formerly Crown Commercial Service (CCA)), Postal Services and Solutions Framework Agreement, Ref: RM6280: - Lot 2: Collection of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels within the UK; and - Lot 3: Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels to International Destinations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829318
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556132
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

64110000 - Postal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
The City of Edinburgh Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Royal Mail Group Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556132
    CT1681 Postal Services - The City of Edinburgh Council has a requirement for the provision of Postal Services. This contract was awarded via direct award through the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) (formerly Crown Commercial Service (CCS)), Postal Services and Solutions Framework Agreement, Ref: RM6280: - Lot 2: Collection of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels within the UK; and - Lot 3: Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels to International Destinations.

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