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title: "Franking Machine"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUSSEX PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-02-11"
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# Franking Machine

Buyer: SUSSEX PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d7a32e3-11c4-4846-aeb7-497b2d6e1aa7

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## Summary

The Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, based in Worthing, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Franking Machine, classified under the CPV code 30144100 (Postage-franking machines). The contract was awarded on 31st January 2025 to Quadient UK Limited, a large-scale supplier. The procurement was a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Scheduled to start on 3rd March 2025 and ending on 2nd March 2030, this service will be delivered to addresses in England, United Kingdom, with a contract value of £69,604.20. The procurement stage of this project is currently at the Award phase, and the relevant tender period concluded on 29th January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the service sector, particularly those specialising in postal services and equipment. The sizeable contract, spanning five years, provides a stable income stream and the potential for a long-term business relationship with a notable buyer in the public sector. While the contract in this instance was awarded to a large-scale supplier, similar future opportunities may also be suitable for SMEs and other service providers well-versed in handling large-scale contracts and offering reliable after-sales support and maintenance.

## Notice

Provision of Franking Machine

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d0378df-5381-431e-8248-f914616fa50c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 2 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,604 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,604 |
| 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 | SUSSEX PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | WORTHING |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN11 1HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Worthing |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Worthing West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUADIENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30144100 - Postage-franking machines

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2025 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d0378df-5381-431e-8248-f914616fa50c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d0378df-5381-431e-8248-f914616fa50c
  11th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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