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title: "17 138 Contract for the Provision of Franking Machines"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# 17 138 Contract for the Provision of Franking Machines

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06a1f315-133b-410d-8da4-dc228c3ec2cc

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Cheshire East Borough Council, which is seeking to award a contract for the provision of franking machines across its three sites. This tender, titled "17 138 Contract for the Provision of Franking Machines", is categorised under postal orders (CPV 22452000) and specifically focuses on postage-franking machines (CPV 30144100). Located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, the procurement is currently at the award stage following a completed open procedure. The contract has a total value of £930,000, with the award date having been on 12th June 2019, and the contract period extending from 23rd September 2019 to 22nd September 2021.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in postal services, office equipment, or business services related to franking machines. Companies interested in entering or expanding within the public sector could benefit from this sizeable contract. As the procurement method employed was an open procedure, it allows various businesses to compete, enhancing their chances of securing similar future contracts with governmental bodies.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of three franking machiens for the three sites within Cheshire East.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9edde3fd-0d70-453f-ade6-4435b3d99428 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2019 - 22 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £930,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £930,000 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PITNEY BOWES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 22452000 - Postal orders
- 30144100 - Postage-franking machines

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2019 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9edde3fd-0d70-453f-ade6-4435b3d99428

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9edde3fd-0d70-453f-ade6-4435b3d99428
  25th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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