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title: "PB2020-00295 Mini Competition RM6017 Lot 3 Collection and Delivery of Letter, Large Letter and Parcels"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# PB2020-00295 Mini Competition RM6017 Lot 3 Collection and Delivery of Letter, Large Letter and Parcels

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8891f18d-cfa0-412a-a72d-16a83f816628

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## Summary

The Darlington Borough Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the title "PB2020-00295 Mini Competition RM6017 Lot 3 Collection and Delivery of Letter, Large Letter and Parcels". This contract falls within the mailing services industry category and has a total value of £600,000. The procurement method utilised was a selective approach, specifically a restricted procedure, and the tender period concluded on 22nd July 2021. The contract commenced on 1st October 2021 and will run until 30th September 2025, with performance expected to take place in England, United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity offers substantial potential for businesses in the mail and logistics sectors, particularly those with capabilities in collection and delivery services. Companies with experience in managing mail flow, parcel logistics, and similar operations would be well-positioned to compete in future contracts. The engagement of a large supplier, Whistl UK, demonstrates the scale of operations required, indicating that established businesses with robust infrastructure may find advantageous growth opportunities through similar tenders.

## Notice

collection and delivery of letter, large letter and parcels

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db1cf539-6750-4102-bbb9-e7f957e9e0a3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79571000 - Mailing services

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2021 at 13:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db1cf539-6750-4102-bbb9-e7f957e9e0a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db1cf539-6750-4102-bbb9-e7f957e9e0a3
  4th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.darlington.gov.uk

## Provenance

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