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title: "Franking and Associated Machinery"
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buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL"
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# Franking and Associated Machinery

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-578d988f-1ab8-4d10-a003-89c522cc6121

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## Summary

The Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council has awarded a contract for the provision of "Franking and Associated Machinery". The Council required a new lease for mail processing equipment including a Franking Machine, Letter Opener, and Folder Inserter to ensure business continuity. The contract, valued at £807,000 GBP, was awarded to FP Mailing T/A Francotyp Postalia Ltd. The procurement process was completed on 1st March 2023, with a tender end date of 26th January 2023. The contract period is from 28th June 2023 to 27th June 2028 under the goods category.

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the mailroom equipment industry, particularly those offering franking services. Businesses located in the South West region of the United Kingdom may find this tender particularly suitable for their operations. Bidders should note that the Council sought suppliers through a Further Competition within the CCS Framework - RM6017 Postal Goods, Services, and Solutions. The Council's contact email for procurement inquiries is procurement@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.

## Notice

The Council utilises a post room in the Civic centre for processing incoming mail as well as sending Franked outgoing mail. The current franking machine is on lease which is due to run out and therefore a new lease is required to ensure continuity of business. The machinery included in this contract are; Franking Machine, Letter Opener and Folder Inserter. The supplier will also provide Royal Mail Franking services as well as consumables for the use of machinery. Additional information: This contract was award after a Furth Competition with the suppliers for the CCS Framework - RM6017 Postal Goods, Services and Solutions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc782bca-f58b-482d-94c9-d882e0ce681b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 27 Jun 2023 - 27 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £807,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £807,000 |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FP MAILING T/A FRANCOTYP POSTALIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30131000 - Mailroom equipment

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2023 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc782bca-f58b-482d-94c9-d882e0ce681b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc782bca-f58b-482d-94c9-d882e0ce681b
  6th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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