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title: "THE PROVISION OF POSTAL SERVICES"
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# THE PROVISION OF POSTAL SERVICES

Buyer: FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97fd8edd-23a8-4108-bf2f-3a68c82f68f0

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## Summary

The Folkestone & Hythe District Council is currently in the procurement stage of an open tender process titled "The Provision of Postal Services." This opportunity involves securing a new contract for mail collection and delivery services, set to commence on 1 April 2020, following the expiry of the existing contract on 31 March 2020. The tender was published on 20 January 2020, and bids must be submitted by 17 February 2020. The contracting authority is located in Folkestone, within the South East of the United Kingdom, and the estimated contract value ranges from £420,000 to £435,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in postal and delivery services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Competitors equipped to handle nationwide mail collection and delivery, including service to Scotland and its islands, would be particularly well-suited to respond. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance businesses' visibility and revenue potential through securing a key local government contract.

## Notice

he Folkestone & Hythe District Council currently have a contract in place for the provision of its Postal Services - mail collection and delivery, which will be expiring on the 31 March 2020 and need to secure a new contract with suitable Supplier for the provision of the services from 01 April 2020. The requirement is for the Supplier to be able to collect mail items from the Council's Office and arrange deliveries to any postal address within the UK (including Scotland, Highlands and Islands). The opportunity is available the Kent Business Portal and can only be accessed via the portal (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59e2bc6e-d9e8-4ecc-8fe4-fe1fff011067 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £435,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £405,000 |
| 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 | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | FOLKESTONE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT20 2QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Electoral ward | Folkestone Central |
| Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POSTAL CHOICES LTD T/A ONEPOST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64110000 - Postal services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2020 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59e2bc6e-d9e8-4ecc-8fe4-fe1fff011067
- 20 Jan 2020 at 10:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65162e06-6561-4968-8597-06856a3fb351

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59e2bc6e-d9e8-4ecc-8fe4-fe1fff011067
  27th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65162e06-6561-4968-8597-06856a3fb351
  20th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/your-council/council-information/contracting
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

## Provenance

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