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title: "Postal Distribution Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2017-03-29"
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# Postal Distribution Services

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f7b1030-4d67-4df5-8bcd-2f1d119d9b29

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for Postal Distribution Services, valued at £490,000. The award was granted to Royal Mail for specialist postal services, with the contract period running from 17th March 2017 to 31st May 2017. This tender falls under the services category, specifically classified under postal services (CPV code 64110000). The procurement process was initiated as a tender, with the tender period concluding on 3rd March 2017.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in postal services or logistics to expand their client base through government contracts. While the awarded contract has been finalised, the procurement method used may allow for future tenders in similar areas, providing an avenue for companies to showcase their services. Businesses that offer innovative postal solutions or have a strong operational presence in the West Midlands would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar upcoming tenders.

## Notice

Specialist postal services from Royal Mail

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35c703f1-1beb-4ece-8b16-eb30c837fac3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2017 - 31 May 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £490,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM, |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B19 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64110000 - Postal services

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2017 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35c703f1-1beb-4ece-8b16-eb30c837fac3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35c703f1-1beb-4ece-8b16-eb30c837fac3
  29th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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