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title: "Franking machine"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT"
published: "2025-10-16"
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# Franking machine

Buyer: GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38443dea-62e3-46c5-8a30-f9b21f42ff91

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## Summary

The recent procurement process, managed by the Government Legal Department in England, pertained to the acquisition of postage-franking services under the project titled "Franking machine". Categorised within the services industry (CPV code: 30144100), this procurement utilised a direct method through a single tender action, below the threshold. The tender process has reached the award stage as of 2025-10-16, with the contract initially commencing on 2022-10-18 and scheduled to conclude by 2028-10-17. The awarded contract is valued at £13,194 GBP and the delivery is set within the United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for large-scale enterprises, as evidenced by its direct procurement method and the involvement of an established supplier, THE MAILING ROOM LIMITED. The awarded contract could encourage businesses within the postage-franking industry to explore similar procurement opportunities with government departments. The preference for a single tender action in this case indicates potential for businesses proficient in providing specialised services to adequately meet specific government needs, emphasizing thorough market understanding and capability to efficiently deliver quality solutions.

## Notice

Postage-franking machines

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09525699-ef3f-4dab-90b1-480d21554272 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2022 - 17 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,194 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,194 |
| 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 | GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9GL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 16 Oct 2025 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09525699-ef3f-4dab-90b1-480d21554272

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09525699-ef3f-4dab-90b1-480d21554272
  16th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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