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title: "FEW1519 - Franking Machine Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1db26822-7017-433f-978c-105505f6de0f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-22"
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# FEW1519 - Franking Machine Services

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1db26822-7017-433f-978c-105505f6de0f

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## Summary

The procurement process for "FEW1519 - Franking Machine Services" has been conducted by Leicester City Council. This contracting opportunity falls under the industry category "Other community, social, and personal services" and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract having been awarded to Pitney Bowes Ltd with a total value of £87,900. The contract period is set to commence on 5th December 2024 and conclude on 4th August 2025. Notably, the procurement was initiated via other methods and remains relatable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the service sector, particularly those experienced or seeking expansion in providing franking machine services. SMEs, in particular, are well-suited to compete, as indicated by the procurement's consideration of such entities. Participating businesses can leverage this opportunity to establish or strengthen their presence within public sector contracts, providing a steady revenue stream and enhancing their market credibility.

## Notice

Franking Machine Lease and Postage FEW1519 - Franking Machine Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a08ba02-215c-415c-aad2-8d0e308b6473 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2024 - 4 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £87,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,900 |
| 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 | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| 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 | PITNEY BOWES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2025 at 08:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a08ba02-215c-415c-aad2-8d0e308b6473

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a08ba02-215c-415c-aad2-8d0e308b6473
  22nd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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