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title: "Franking Machine Refresh"
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# Franking Machine Refresh

Buyer: CPS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03e6d7d1-966c-4300-979a-ebef2edd8654

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## Summary

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has completed a procurement process for the provision of leased or purchased franking machines, titled "Franking Machine Refresh". This process falls under the mailroom equipment industry category, specifically classified under the CPV codes for franking and postage machines. The contract was awarded on 1st August 2017, and the contract period extends until 31st July 2020. The tender had a total value of £150,000, with a minimum value of £50,000, and applicable delivery addresses include the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and locations across Europe and the UK.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses operating within the services sector, particularly those specialising in mailroom equipment or similar technologies. Businesses that can compete effectively may include both large suppliers and small to medium enterprises (SMEs), given that the suitability criteria deem SMEs eligible to participate. Engaging in this contract process could allow businesses to establish or deepen relationships with a key governmental organisation, enhancing their market presence in the public sector.

## Notice

Contract award Provision of leased or purchased franking machines for the whole of the CPS estate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0527cda0-077d-4bf5-841c-165bf15e0a8d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CPS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRANCOTYP-POSTALIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30131000 - Mailroom equipment
- 30131400 - Postage machines

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2018 at 08:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0527cda0-077d-4bf5-841c-165bf15e0a8d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0527cda0-077d-4bf5-841c-165bf15e0a8d
  14th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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