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title: "Franking machine rental and postage"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-28"
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# Franking machine rental and postage

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aabbee2c-e593-4cf1-891c-d5d8fa63f285

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## Summary

The procurement process for a franking machine rental and postage, titled "Franking machine rental and postage," has been completed with an award stage. Conducted by Bedford Borough Council, the procurement falls under the services category with a focus on mailing equipment. The contract, valued at £1,525,974, runs from 28th April 2025 to 27th April 2031. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from the CCS Framework RM6280 Lot 1. The delivery location for this tender is Bedford, and the process supports the involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in mailing equipment services. SMEs in the industry will find this opportunity aligned with their operational capacities due to the buyer's inclusivity policies. The long-term contract duration allows for consistent business engagement over six years, providing a steady revenue stream. Companies that can effectively serve the Bedford area with extensive mailing support services would be well-suited to compete, especially given the nature of the requirement and the robust framework partnership with QUADIENT UK LIMITED, the awarded supplier.

## Notice

Comprising the rental of a franking machine on a 6 year lease plus associated postage costs. CCS Framework RM6280 Lot 1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2071f72d-a701-4186-b503-bc23e0d265e2 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,525,974 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,525,974 |
| 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30133000 - Mailing equipment

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2025 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2071f72d-a701-4186-b503-bc23e0d265e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2071f72d-a701-4186-b503-bc23e0d265e2
  28th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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