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Provision of Postal Services - Physical Mail

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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01 Jul 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by North Lanarkshire Council involves the provision of postal services specifically for physical mail. This tender falls under the industry category of general public services and is located in Motherwell, UKM84 region. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded and signed on 30th June 2026. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, ensuring a transparent and competitive process. Key details about the procurement include a contract value of £325,000 and the involvement of the Royal Mail Group Ltd as the supplier, with the service to be provided under an existing framework agreement.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in postal and courier services, particularly those capable of providing large-scale solutions. As the opportunity has been awarded under an open procedure, it highlights the importance of readiness and competitiveness for similar future contracts. Large organisations with extensive delivery networks, such as national or regional postal service providers, would be well-suited for contracts of this nature, given the scale and scope of services required by local authorities like North Lanarkshire Council. The completed tender demonstrates the potential for substantial business growth for companies in the postal services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Postal Services - Physical Mail

Notice Description

Provision of Postal Services - Physical Mail

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836234
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559218
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

CPV Codes

64110000 - Postal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Post Town
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

ROYAL MAIL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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