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title: "Postal Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-09"
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# Postal Services

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0709dd43-393e-489e-b335-c9ccd05b4720

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## Summary

The procurement process for this public contract was conducted by Northumberland County Council, targeting postal services under the industry classification of CPV 64110000. This procurement falls within the services category, specifically focusing on providing postal services for outgoing mail across Northumberland. The contract, valued at £400,000, was executed through a selective procurement method, particularly a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage progressed to its conclusion with the award made to the supplier on 22nd January 2026, and the contract period spans from 23rd January 2026 to 22nd June 2026. The procurement served the North East region of the United Kingdom, adhering to deadlines that concluded before the award date.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses involved in postal and logistics services. The nature of the contract, being part of a framework agreement and offering a sizeable contract value, can provide substantial business continuity and financial growth prospects. Given its suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), companies that can efficiently manage collection and delivery of letters, large letters, and parcels within specified timelines could find this type of tender beneficial. Such opportunities encourage competitive engagement and the potential for enhancing service delivery capabilities tailored to public sector needs.

## Notice

Postal services for outgoing mail across Northumberland County Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20348ce3-4ca1-49ff-969b-34c5c29f2504 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2026 - 22 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL MAIL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64110000 - Postal services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20348ce3-4ca1-49ff-969b-34c5c29f2504

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20348ce3-4ca1-49ff-969b-34c5c29f2504
  9th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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