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Provision of Postal Services - Planned/Hybrid Mail

North Lanarkshire Council

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29 Jun 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

North Lanarkshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Postal Services – Planned/Hybrid Mail" contract, which falls under the General Public Services category. This procurement, located in the UKM84 region, specifically Motherwell, was managed using an open procedure, ensuring transparency and wide accessibility to potential participants. The contract was awarded to Critiqom Limited t/a Mail Metrics Limited for an amount of £1,200,000 and was signed on 24th June 2026. This process has reached the award stage, marking the successful conclusion of this competitive tender focused on providing postal services within North Lanarkshire, with the postal services classified under CPV code 64110000.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in postal and communication services, especially those focusing on hybrid mailing solutions. SMEs like Critiqom Limited, who specialise in digital and transformational communication services, are well-suited for this type of contract, benefiting from the specialised nature of the procurement. The open procedure allowed for competitive bidding, inclusive of SME participation, indicating a favourable environment for smaller businesses aiming to expand their public sector portfolios. The successful bid by an SME underscores the procurement's potential for business growth while also enhancing the delivery and efficiency of governmental postal operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Postal Services - Planned/Hybrid Mail

Notice Description

Provision of Postal Services - Planned/Hybrid Mail

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835735
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558941
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
SME

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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 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
North Lanarkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Postcode Area
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire
Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Critiqom Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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