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title: "Postal Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2191fdbf-3b8b-4e63-8a26-a33150d8011a"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-12-18"
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# Postal Services

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2191fdbf-3b8b-4e63-8a26-a33150d8011a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Sunderland City Council as the contracting authority for the tender titled "Postal Services," classified under the CPV category of Post and courier services. This open procedure tender was published on 23rd October 2018, with a tender period that ended on 23rd November 2018. The contract, which commenced on 12th December 2018, is scheduled to conclude on 31st May 2022. A supplier briefing is set for 31st October 2018 at Sunderland Civic Centre for potential bidders to receive guidance on submitting their proposals.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in postal and courier services, including those that provide hybrid mail and bulk mailing solutions. Companies with a track record in delivering similar services within the North East region of the United Kingdom would be well positioned to compete for this contract. The emphasis on a supplier briefing indicates that Sunderland City Council is committed to supporting bidders in understanding the submission requirements and increasing their chances of success.

## Notice

Postal Services that incorporates hybrid mail and bulk mailings, including revenues and benefits Additional information: Sunderland City Council intend to hold a supplier briefing on Wednesday 31st October 2018 at Sunderland Civic Centre, Burdon Road, Sunderland, SR27DN, Committee Room 4 at 1.30pm. You should confirm your intention to attend direct to tanya.renshaw@sunderland.gov.uk by no later than Monday 29th October.2018. The aim of the briefing is to provide advice on submitting an acceptable bid, there will also be opportunity to ask questions. The Contracting Authority does not bind itself to accept any tender and is notliable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest or tendering for this opportunity

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f1801ee-ede8-477f-96d3-677056576400 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2018 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £315,273 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR2 7DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Southwick |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DSI BILLING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64100000 - Post and courier services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2018 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f1801ee-ede8-477f-96d3-677056576400
- 23 Oct 2018 at 12:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6376c1f9-aeb7-4754-bccf-1bf2c03dc374

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f1801ee-ede8-477f-96d3-677056576400
  18th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6376c1f9-aeb7-4754-bccf-1bf2c03dc374
  23rd October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cf895c11-bbd6-e811-80ef-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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