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title: "RM6280 Lot 2 Collection and Delivery of Postage"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# RM6280 Lot 2 Collection and Delivery of Postage

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8316e547-84be-4cc1-b90e-56dfc0dfc854

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council, as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for the 'RM6280 Lot 2 Collection and Delivery of Postage' under the postal services industry category. This process followed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in Darlington, England (DL1 5QT), the contract is valued at GBP 600,000, aligning with the contract period from 17th April 2025 to 16th April 2029. The award stage was reached on 17th February 2025, with Whislt UK Limited identified as the supplier, marking the progression from initial tender to contract award.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in postal and delivery services to explore collaboration with public entities. Being part of a framework agreement, it is particularly suited for established companies capable of meeting the demands of large-scale postal service delivery. Although businesses designated as SME or VCSE were not deemed suitable, other large-scale providers may find similar opportunities by engaging with framework agreements and selective procurement processes in the future.

## Notice

Mini competition through RM6280 Lot 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dc435cd-c220-4bc1-b660-20513a8d0144 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2025 - 16 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| 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 | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WHISLT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64110000 - Postal services

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2025 at 07:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dc435cd-c220-4bc1-b660-20513a8d0144

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dc435cd-c220-4bc1-b660-20513a8d0144
  26th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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