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# Postal Services - Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels

Buyer: NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20b2f493-b4a1-4f5c-aeea-4d3602a24bef

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## Summary

The North Yorkshire County Council has successfully concluded a procurement process for postal services titled "Postal Services - Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels." This procurement falls under the "Post and courier services" industry category and was initiated through a selective method involving a restricted procedure. The contract, valued at £580,000, commenced on 9th August 2021 and will run until 8th August 2023. The tender period for submissions ended on 25th November 2020, and the award for the contract was announced on 28th July 2021.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for businesses in the postal and logistics sector, specifically those capable of providing collection and mailing services, tracking features, and consumable equipment. Companies specialising in mail logistics or those offering innovative postal solutions would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. The involvement of a collaborative procurement group, including 26 authorities, underscores the scale and potential for future opportunities in the sector, making it appealing for both established firms and emerging players.

## Notice

North Yorkshire County Council are a member of a collaborative procurement group for postal services. The group is made up of 26 authorities with YPO acting as the lead authority, closely supported by Kirklees Council. YPO completed a further competition on behalf of the consortium through RM6017 Lot 3 and Whistl were the successful supplier. The bulk of services required are the collection and mailing (in various forms) of standard letters and parcels, with provision for other more niche services including undelivered mail, irregular and bespoke items, tracking features, as well as consumable equipment (labels, bags, mail cages etc).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f118ee5-15c6-48a2-a12c-2ea35f8c84a4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Aug 2021 - 8 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £580,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £580,000 |
| 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 | NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHALLERTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL7 8AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Romanby |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64100000 - Post and courier services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2021 at 08:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f118ee5-15c6-48a2-a12c-2ea35f8c84a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f118ee5-15c6-48a2-a12c-2ea35f8c84a4
  12th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northyorks.gov.uk/

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