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title: "Contract for Specialised Postal Services for Elections"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL"
published: "2021-04-14"
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# Contract for Specialised Postal Services for Elections

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f3c95ef-4434-431f-ad6b-3ea5c4d4565f

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## Summary

Cheshire East Council conducted a procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for Specialised Postal Services for Elections" within the mail delivery services industry category. This tender was initiated through a waiver procurement method, with a total contract value of £350,000. The contract period began on 1st April 2021 and is set to conclude on 30th April 2023. The delivery of services is focused in the North West region of the United Kingdom, and the procurement process was officially completed on 2nd February 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the postal and logistics sector, particularly those offering specialised mail delivery services tailored for electoral processes. Companies that have the capacity to manage large-scale mail deliveries, including postal votes and correspondence, will find this procurement advantageous. Suppliers looking to expand their business in the public sector should consider competing for similar contracts, leveraging their expertise in efficient mail handling and delivery solutions.

## Notice

Contract to cover the following: PPI Postal vote product International Mail for postal votes and correspondence Poll Card Mailing product

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0307194-0227-4e79-a9be-db94008d72a3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Waiver |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,000 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL MAIL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64121100 - Mail delivery services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2021 at 09:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0307194-0227-4e79-a9be-db94008d72a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0307194-0227-4e79-a9be-db94008d72a3
  14th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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