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title: "Postal Services & Solutions"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-03-05"
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# Postal Services & Solutions

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9baf41b-1012-490f-9534-6c0060239ae7

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## Summary

The Ashford Borough Council has recently awarded a contract for Postal Services & Solutions to Virtual Mail Room Limited. The contract, valued at £700,000 GBP, involves providing the Call-Off Deliverables under the CCS Framework RM6280. The procurement method used was selective, with the tender period ending on 1st December 2023. The contract is now active, with a start date of 1st March 2024 and an end date of 1st March 2031. Business users interested in this opportunity should note that the contract is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs and is categorised under postal services.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in postal services to compete and grow their operations. Companies with experience in providing similar solutions should consider engaging with Ashford Borough Council for potential collaborations. The council, located in England, issued this award through a selective procurement method, creating a favourable environment for SMEs and VCSEs. The awarded contract signifies a significant business opportunity within the postal services industry, with a substantial contract value and a long-term contract period until 2031.

## Notice

Provision of the Call-Off Deliverables issued under the CCS Framework RM6280 for the provision of Postal Services & Solutions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e265cf8-a799-4a09-8f1f-35a5856c071e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 1 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £700,000 |
| 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 | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRTUAL MAIL ROOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64110000 - Postal services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2024 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e265cf8-a799-4a09-8f1f-35a5856c071e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e265cf8-a799-4a09-8f1f-35a5856c071e
  5th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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