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title: "Provision of Mail services (collection and delivery)."
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-559c9ffd-d7de-4912-a367-ba6d3f8ab880"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRAFFORD COUNCIL"
published: "2021-08-24"
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# Provision of Mail services (collection and delivery).

Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-559c9ffd-d7de-4912-a367-ba6d3f8ab880

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Trafford Council, which is based in Manchester, England, awarding a contract for the provision of mail services, specifically for the collection and delivery of letters, large letters, and parcels. This contract was awarded as part of a further competition under the CCS/YPO/ESPO Framework for Postal Goods, Services and Solutions (RM6017), with a total value of £300,000. The contract period commenced on 9 August 2021 and will conclude on 8 September 2023. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the procurement stage is at the award stage, with the contract officially awarded on 9 August 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in postal and logistics services. Companies that offer mail collection and delivery, along with those that operate within the postal services industry, are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts under the CCS/YPO/ESPO Framework. The ongoing demand for efficient postal solutions, especially in the North West region, indicates a robust market for providers in this field, enabling successful bidders to significantly enhance their business portfolios.

## Notice

Awarded - Further Competition under the CCS/YPO/ESPO Framework: Postal Goods, Services and Solutions (RM6017), Lot 3 - Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels (the "Framework Agreement")

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0678e35b-d207-4450-b16c-ac8a6b6ea40b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Aug 2021 - 8 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | TRAFFORD COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M32 0TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64110000 - Postal services

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2021 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0678e35b-d207-4450-b16c-ac8a6b6ea40b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0678e35b-d207-4450-b16c-ac8a6b6ea40b
  24th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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