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title: "COV - Maintenance of Franking Machines"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-42849930-1a55-40bd-a270-99fd4d3399dc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-04-16"
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# COV - Maintenance of Franking Machines

Buyer: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42849930-1a55-40bd-a270-99fd4d3399dc

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## Summary

The Coventry City Council has recently awarded a contract for the maintenance of franking machines. The procurement process was completed under a single tender action, with a contract value of £28,895 in GBP. The contract period is from April 5, 2024, to August 31, 2026. The buying organisation is Coventry City Council, located in Coventry, West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender for maintenance services of franking machines presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the services industry. Businesses that provide maintenance services for office equipment, specifically franking machines, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method was direct, with a focus on a single tender action below the threshold, indicating potential for SME involvement.

## Notice

Maintenance of: 1x Large Quadient Frankining Machine 1x Small Quadient Franking Machine 1x Quadient AIMS Datastation 2x Quadient Folder / Inserters

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78f3c9af-0b8a-4efa-bc8a-de79f899690d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Apr 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,895 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,895 |
| 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 | COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5RR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUADIENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30144100 - Postage-franking machines

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2024 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78f3c9af-0b8a-4efa-bc8a-de79f899690d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78f3c9af-0b8a-4efa-bc8a-de79f899690d
  16th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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