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Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council has awarded a contract for postal and physical mail services to Royal Mail. This procurement, under the Government Commercial Agency Framework (Ref RM6280), involves the collection and delivery of letters, large letters, and parcels throughout the UK. The contract, identified as NAC/DA/5136, was finalised on 25th May 2026 and is set to commence on 1st June 2026, continuing until 31st May 2029, with an optional extension of 12 months. The procurement method was limited, with the award procedure conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, adhering to the terms of the framework agreement. Located in the UKM93 region, North Ayrshire Council is a regional or local authority focusing on general public services and operates as the buying organisation.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses involved in logistics and parcel delivery services within the UK. Given the large-scale nature of the contract, larger enterprises such as those similar to Royal Mail will have the framework to efficiently meet the demands of servicing a regional authority. Companies with infrastructure to handle extensive mail and parcel logistics are particularly well-suited to participate in such tenders. Moreover, strategic alliances with government agencies can pave the way for sustained growth and portfolio expansion within this service industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of NAC/DA/5136 - Postal and Physical Mail Services

Notice Description

This award relates to the provision of postal and physical mail services via. the Government Commercial Agency Framework (Ref RM6280), specifically Lot 2: Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels within UK.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This award relates to the provision of postal and physical mail services via. the Government Commercial Agency Framework (Ref RM6280), specifically Lot 2: Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels within UK.

Procurement Information

The award has been made in accordance with the terms of the framework agreement and applicable call-off procedures. Therefore, the contract award without prior publication is lawful.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834194
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561097
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
£1,120,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20262 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
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL MAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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