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title: "Purchase of Franking Machine Top Up Funds"
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# Purchase of Franking Machine Top Up Funds

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36b701fa-eb37-4efb-b0fc-35c85adfcf6b

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire has completed the procurement process for the "Purchase of Franking Machine Top Up Funds." This project involves the purchase of top-up funds for leased franking machines, with the total contract value amounting to £100,000. The procurement, categorised under "Postage-franking machines" (CPV 30144100), was managed through a call-off from a framework agreement (CCS RM6017). The contract was awarded on 6th March 2025, with a contract period starting from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement method used was selective, highlighting that Pitney Bowes Limited is the sole provider for this specific requirement, as stipulated by the framework agreement. The delivery location for the contract is Lincoln, with the postal code LN5 7PH.

This procurement opportunity can significantly benefit businesses engaged in the postage and mailing equipment industry. Large enterprises with experience and capabilities in providing franking machine funds would find this contract particularly advantageous. The framework's selective procurement method ensures that businesses already part of the CCS RM6017 agreement are well-positioned to compete effectively. This tender underscores the importance of having established relationships within public sector frameworks for securing repeat and niche service contracts, presenting an excellent growth opportunity for those aligned with public sector procurement practices.

## Notice

Purchase of Franking Machine Top-Up Funds for leased franking machines. As this is directly related to the Franking Machine lease (via CCS RM6017), this provider is the only provider able to supply the top-up funds.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a6296b9-f9a2-4631-9440-263c659cac71 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN5 7PH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Boultham |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PITNEY BOWES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30144100 - Postage-franking machines

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2025 at 16:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a6296b9-f9a2-4631-9440-263c659cac71

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a6296b9-f9a2-4631-9440-263c659cac71
  6th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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