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title: "Postal Charges - CTO pre-paid envelopes postage charges (Extension Period)"
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# Postal Charges - CTO pre-paid envelopes postage charges (Extension Period)

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10aa8841-586b-40ac-9fdf-4061f0d665cb

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire involves a contract for postal services, specifically CTO pre-paid envelopes postage charges for traffic, summons, and fixed penalty offences. The procurement, categorised under postal services, takes place in Lincolnshire, England, with key delivery addresses including postal codes LN5 7PH. The procurement stage is complete, with the most recent update on 16th April 2026. The contract's extension period began on 1st May 2025 and will continue until 30th April 2026. This was a selective procurement through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the initial award published on 2nd May 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for large corporations specialising in postal services, as indicated by the successful award to Royal Mail Group Limited, a large-scale entity. Suitable candidates for competing in similar tenders include large postal service providers with capabilities in managing substantial contract values, such as those amounting to £197,400 during the extension period. This contract extends previous arrangements, illustrating a sustained demand for reliable postal service providers who can efficiently handle logistics for law enforcement correspondence, providing growth opportunities for established players in this sector.

## Notice

CTO pre-paid envelopes postage charges for all traffic, summons and fixed penalty offences. Includes an additional PS57,600 as a contract variation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fe52ea3-7171-460c-9fac-96b9f401d400 |
| 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 | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £197,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £454,300 |
| 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 | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN2 2LT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | West Lindsey |
| Electoral ward | Nettleham |
| Westminster constituency | Gainsborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 16 Apr 2026 at 14:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fe52ea3-7171-460c-9fac-96b9f401d400
- 2 May 2025 at 14:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fe52ea3-7171-460c-9fac-96b9f401d400
- 21 Jan 2025 at 11:23 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9602def9-eed6-4f60-8d58-9b352cbb1e31
- 16 May 2023 at 10:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9602def9-eed6-4f60-8d58-9b352cbb1e31

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fe52ea3-7171-460c-9fac-96b9f401d400
  16th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9602def9-eed6-4f60-8d58-9b352cbb1e31
  21st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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