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title: "Franking Machine for CREEST, Essex Police"
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# Franking Machine for CREEST, Essex Police

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7212fbdc-d394-4e05-b39b-e1ce889f9a27

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the lease of a franking machine for the Centre for Research and Evidence in Essex Police (CREEST), facilitated by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent. This contract, valued at £96,633 and classified under postal goods and services, was executed through a mini-competition under the Crown Commercial Services framework. The contract period commenced on 23 August 2017 and is set to conclude on 18 June 2023. The procurement process was complete as of 19 June 2017, with the contract awarded to Pitney Bowes Ltd based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in postal goods and services, particularly those offering office equipment and related maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), who are eligible to compete in this tender, may find this an ideal entry point into public sector contracts, especially those focused on innovative franking solutions or associated support services. Engaging in such contracts can enable growth through long-term partnerships and recurring service provisions within the public sector.

## Notice

Crown Commercial Services, Framework, Postal Goods and Services, Mini-Competition through RM1063. Lease of Franking Machine for CREEST, Essex Police.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68f3a1b7-a19b-4544-a844-38309534a1cc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 22 Aug 2017 - 18 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £96,633 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,633 |
| 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 | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT |
| Locality | NORFHFLEET |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA11 8BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Gravesham |
| Electoral ward | Northfleet & Springhead |
| Westminster constituency | Gravesham |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30144100 - Postage-franking machines

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2017 at 07:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68f3a1b7-a19b-4544-a844-38309534a1cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68f3a1b7-a19b-4544-a844-38309534a1cc
  29th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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