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title: "Collection and Delivery of External Mail"
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# Collection and Delivery of External Mail

Buyer: KIRKLEES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9634c839-cdb3-41a1-a86f-a6b2db675cb7

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## Summary

Kirklees Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the collection and delivery of external mail services. The contract, titled "Collection and Delivery of External Mail," falls under the postal and telecommunications services industry category (CPV code 64000000) and covers the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted using a restricted procedure method under the CCS Postal Services and Solutions Commercial Agreement (RM6280), with an end date for the tender period on 25th September 2024. The contract period spans from 8th February 2025 to 7th February 2027, and the total contract value is £2,924,000. The successful supplier for this contract is Whistl UK Limited, with the award officially made on 19th March 2025 and published on 31st March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses specialising in postal and courier services can benefit from this substantial contract, providing a consistent revenue stream for a two-year period. It is ideal for companies that can handle large scale deliveries of letters, large letters, and parcels across the UK. The opportunity is particularly suited to well-established postal service providers with the capability to meet the rigorous demands and deadlines stipulated by Kirklees Council, ensuring efficient and reliable postal services for the region.

## Notice

This procurement seeks to establish a single supplier for postal services on behalf of the Buyers and is being conducted as a Further Competition under the CCS Postal Services and Solutions Commercial Agreement (RM6280), Lot 2 Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels within the UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/766bb397-5d81-4a65-884e-858aa6712638 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2025 - 7 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,924,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,924,000 |
| 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 | KIRKLEES COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUDDERSFIELD |
| Post town | Huddersfield |
| Postcode | HD1 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Electoral ward | Newsome |
| Westminster constituency | Huddersfield |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2025 at 15:08 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/766bb397-5d81-4a65-884e-858aa6712638
- 31 Mar 2025 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/766bb397-5d81-4a65-884e-858aa6712638

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/766bb397-5d81-4a65-884e-858aa6712638
  31st March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kirklees.gov.uk

## Provenance

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