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Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Borders Council has completed the procurement process for the "Postal Services Framework Spend" covering April to June 2025, utilising the open procedure method. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically targeting postal and mail services. This award notice, dated 31st July 2026, highlights the contract signed on 1st April 2024, with a contract value of GBP 132,178.69. The Council, based in Newtown St Boswells, sought services in the UKM91 region, dealing mainly with large suppliers. The procurement relates to regulated call-off spend against a Scottish Government framework, without applying specific award criteria or price and quality weightings for its publication.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses in the postal services industry looking to engage in future governmental frameworks and contracts. Large-scale firms, particularly those specialising in physical and digital mail services, would be well-suited to bid in similar future tenders. Involvement in such frameworks can lead to ongoing collaboration with public authorities like Scottish Borders Council, fostering business growth and establishing lasting partnerships. The open procedure indicates a fair competitive process, encouraging diverse suppliers to participate in government procurement initiatives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Postal Services Framework Spend (April 2025 - June 2025)

Notice Description

This notice reflects the actual value of regulated call-off spend against the Scottish Government Framework for Postal Services by Scottish Borders Council during the period (1st April 2025- 30th June 2025).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cumulative spend from the Scottish Government Framework Postal Services SP-19-035-1 during the period 1st April 2025 - 30th June 2025.. The Award Criteria and the price and quality weightings do not apply when publishing the cumulative spend incurred at Scottish Borders Council from the collaborative Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837684
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561351
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

64110000 - Postal services

64112000 - Postal services related to letters

64121100 - Mail delivery services

64216120 - Electronic mail services

72412000 - Electronic mail service provider

79571000 - Mailing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£132,178 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20242 years 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
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL MAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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