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title: "PAN3265 - Franking Machine Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-03"
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# PAN3265 - Franking Machine Services

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4fb58282-fd4e-48a8-a560-19c37085dde7

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## Summary

Leicester City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of franking machine services, with an award made under the CCS Framework RM6280 to Pitney Bowes Ltd. The contract, valued at £270,000, covers the postal and telecommunications services industry category. Services will be delivered in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, over the contract period from 24th November 2025 to 23rd November 2027. The procurement method was a direct award, indicating a streamlined process where Pitney Bowes Ltd was selected without a competitive tender. The award notice was published on 3rd December 2025, marking the completion of the procurement stage.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for large companies specialising in postal services and telecommunications, such as those providing franking machines and mailroom equipment. The partnership with a renowned contracting authority like Leicester City Council can enhance a supplier's portfolio by being associated with reputable public entities. Although the contract is not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, established companies in the postal industry can leverage this opportunity to strengthen their position within the market and potentially secure further contracts through public frameworks.

## Notice

Franking Machine Services Call off direct award: CCS Framework RM6280 - Postal Services & Solutions Lot 1: Franking Machines, Mailroom Equipment and Associated Consumables

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/458141e3-c127-4d52-a11f-c1b6af88c439 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £270,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £270,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2025 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/458141e3-c127-4d52-a11f-c1b6af88c439

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/458141e3-c127-4d52-a11f-c1b6af88c439
  3rd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.leicester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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