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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Fife Council, designated as "Hybrid Mail," focuses on the General Public Services industry within the UKM72 region. This involves the continued provision of hybrid mail services, which aid in operational efficiency, service continuity, and digital transformation for Fife Council by reducing reliance on traditional mail processes. The process is currently at the award stage, with the contract signed on 29th May 2026. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication as part of a direct call-off from the Government Commercial Agency's Postal Services framework RM6280.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for business growth, especially for large-scale businesses specialising in hybrid mail solutions or digital transformation services. The awarded contract, valued at £2,844,000, indicates potential financial growth for existing or similar service providers who can support public sector digital transformation and mail operational continuity. Companies focusing on IT, print, and postal services tailored to public organisations would find this contract relevant, given its emphasis on enhancing mail processes through digital solutions. The successful supplier, Adare SEC Limited trading as Mail Metrics, serves as a testament to the demand for experienced organisations in digital and hybrid mailing services within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Hybrid Mail

Notice Description

Hybrid Mail

Lot Information

Lot 1

he requirement is for the continued provision of Hybrid Mail services for Fife Council, enabling Council services to produce, print, process and dispatch mail through an established hybrid mail solution. The service supports operational efficiency, service continuity and wider digital transformation by reducing reliance on traditional physical mail processes. The contract is being called off under the Government Commercial Agency Postal Services framework RM6280, Lot 6: Hybrid Mail, Digital and Transformational, with Mail Metrics UK Limited proposed as the incumbent supplier to avoid unnecessary transition costs, implementation risk and disruption to critical mail activity.

Procurement Information

Direct call-off from CCS framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835509
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559492
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

64112000 - Postal services related to letters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,844,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

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

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADARE SEC LIMITED TRADING AS MAIL METRICS

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