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title: "Collection and Delivery of Letters and Parcel (non-UK)"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-27"
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# Collection and Delivery of Letters and Parcel (non-UK)

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c583704-df37-4bc4-9b2e-35cb187a70c8

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Lancashire County Council, acting as the buyer, on a tender titled "Collection and Delivery of Letters and Parcel (non-UK)", belonging to the postal services industry category. Located in England's North West region, this contract has seen its award stage completed, with significant dates including the contract period starting on 1st April 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2032. Utilizing a selective procurement method, this call-off was conducted from a framework agreement, with the tender originally having an end date on 1st March 2025. The total value of the contract is £70,000.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses focused on international postal services, particularly those capable of providing efficient collection and delivery solutions outside the UK. With the emphasis on using a framework agreement, companies already part of such frameworks or those planning to join could benefit. It is an attractive proposition for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their market presence in the postal services sector, leveraging the substantial contract period and structured procurement approach. The award to Royal Mail Group Limited demonstrates the scope for well-established service operators to secure contracts under similar frameworks.

## Notice

Provision of non-UK letters and parcel collection and delivery services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cacd5fc8-d12c-4912-90f7-452572e194da |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 0LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64110000 - Postal services

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2025 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cacd5fc8-d12c-4912-90f7-452572e194da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cacd5fc8-d12c-4912-90f7-452572e194da
  27th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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