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title: "Franking machine co-terminus agreement"
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buyer: "THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED"
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# Franking machine co-terminus agreement

Buyer: THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-380dbe32-79fa-48c1-8951-398ca8fe3520

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Franking machine co-terminus agreement" was successfully completed by THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED. The contract falls under the services category, with a value of £28,637.01 in GBP. The procurement method used was "Other - Exception to Standing Order". The tender period ended on October 24, 2023, and the contract period is from October 25, 2023, to January 24, 2026. The buying organization is located at 2 Hudson Quay, Middlesbrough, England in the North East region.

This tender opportunity presents potential business growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the postage-franking machines industry. Businesses offering franking machine services, such as THE MAILING ROOM LIMITED, could benefit from competing for this contract. THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED, as the contracting authority, aims to reduce the number of franking machines at Hudson Quay while ensuring efficient postage processes. The successful supplier will have the opportunity to provide franking machine services co-terminus with the software contract, contributing to the smooth operation of postal activities in the region.

## Notice

New contract which reduces the number of franking machines at Hudson Quay from 2 (THIR/CON/17/483) to 1 and is co-terminus with the franking machine software contract (THIR/CON/19/774). THIR/CON/17/483 has been terminated and superceded by this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24206622-d6bd-422e-b9a0-70ab3a7a73e2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Exception to Standing Order |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 24 Oct 2023 - 24 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,637 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,637 |
| 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 | THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS2 1QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE MAILING ROOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30144100 - Postage-franking machines

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2023 at 15:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24206622-d6bd-422e-b9a0-70ab3a7a73e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24206622-d6bd-422e-b9a0-70ab3a7a73e2
  12th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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