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title: "Franking Machine Contract - AWARD"
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buyer: "THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LTD"
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# Franking Machine Contract - AWARD

Buyer: THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-673ab645-47aa-4586-95de-8067b488663f

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the provision of postal franking equipment and related services was conducted by Thirteen Housing Group Ltd, based in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Franking Machine Contract - AWARD," falls under the industry category of postage-franking machines (CPV: 30144100). An open procurement method was used, concluding with an award on 4th December 2025. The contract was awarded to Francotyp-Postalia and spans from 24th January 2026 to 23rd January 2030. The procurement stage recorded in this summary is complete, with the contract valued at £25,911.60. The services will be delivered across various locations including the United Kingdom and several other territories.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the franking machine and mailroom solutions industries. Companies that specialise in postal solutions and have a robust operational capacity to serve multiple territories, particularly those with experience in open procedure contracts, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Additionally, while this current contract does not explicitly cater to SMEs or VCSEs, it could still provide valuable insights and precedents for similar future contracting opportunities with public sector organisations like Thirteen Housing Group Ltd.

## Notice

Provision of postal franking equipment, mailroom solutions, and associated services to support Thirteen's operational and commercial property needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/197938e5-7f3f-4731-9f8c-343111757ba0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2026 - 23 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,911 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LTD |
| Locality | CO DURHAM |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS2 1QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRANCOTYP-POSTALIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30144100 - Postage-franking machines

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2026 at 08:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/197938e5-7f3f-4731-9f8c-343111757ba0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/197938e5-7f3f-4731-9f8c-343111757ba0
  19th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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