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title: "Franking machine"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BASSETLAW DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-04"
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# Franking machine

Buyer: BASSETLAW DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75cf9ace-138e-4da3-81ba-948d00782d63

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## Summary

The procurement process for the franking machine has been completed by Bassetlaw District Council. This contract involves the provision of a postage-franking machine, including ongoing maintenance and annual servicing. The contract was awarded to Nationwide Franking Sense Limited with a total value of £68,950 GBP. The procurement method used was direct, through a single tender action below the threshold. Covering the East Midlands region in the United Kingdom, the contract commenced on the 21st of April 2021 and is set to conclude on the 21st of July 2027. The award stage was captured on the 4th of August 2025.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses involved in goods, particularly those supplying postage-franking equipment, to engage with public sector buying organisations like Bassetlaw District Council. It highlights potential for business growth through direct contracts that do not require competitive tendering, favouring SMEs. Companies with expertise in postal and mailing industry categories, capable of offering comprehensive maintenance services, would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Provision of postal franking machine including ongoing maintenance and annual servicing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98fa1e3b-66bc-430e-a840-75c6bf97cf6d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2021 - 21 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,950 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,950 |
| 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 | BASSETLAW DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORKSOP |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S80 2AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF15 North Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Bassetlaw |
| Electoral ward | Worksop South |
| Westminster constituency | Bassetlaw |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONWIDE FRANKING SENSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30144100 - Postage-franking machines

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2025 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98fa1e3b-66bc-430e-a840-75c6bf97cf6d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98fa1e3b-66bc-430e-a840-75c6bf97cf6d
  4th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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