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title: "Postage cost incurred bybthe council from Royal Mail"
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# Postage cost incurred bybthe council from Royal Mail

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-104f513f-0be9-43dd-96c3-0e8a7eef6c18

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has completed a tender process related to postage costs incurred from Royal Mail, with a total contract value of £350,000. The procurement falls under the category of post and courier services, situated in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract period commenced on 31st October 2017, lasting until 31st March 2018. The tender period ended on 29th October 2017.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that provide postal and courier services. Businesses well-versed in logistics and courier operations could find this contract appealing, especially those with a track record of service reliability and competitive pricing. Engaging with Bristol City Council can facilitate long-term partnerships and a steady stream of contracts in the public sector, fostering growth and expanding market presence.

## Notice

Postage cost incurred bybthe council from Royal Mail

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d189adfd-b37c-410e-a311-4098da50cf2f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,000 |
| 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 | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64100000 - Post and courier services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2017 at 18:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d189adfd-b37c-410e-a311-4098da50cf2f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d189adfd-b37c-410e-a311-4098da50cf2f
  19th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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