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title: "Provision of Postal Goods and Services"
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buyer: "LEEDS CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-15"
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# Provision of Postal Goods and Services

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aaf83da4-f592-4d4e-8006-5ff9aaa554f9

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Leeds City Council focuses on the 'Provision of Postal Goods and Services', specifically within the postal services industry, classified under CPV code 64110000. This procurement is aimed at delivering the Council's mail across Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. Currently, this opportunity is in the 'award' stage, indicating completion with an active status. The procurement was carried out via a direct award method, which facilitated a straightforward selection of suppliers. The contract period starts on 1st February 2025 and ends on 31st January 2027, with a significant contract value of £2,600,000 awarded to Whistl UK Limited on 15th May 2025.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for large businesses proficient in handling mass postal services. While it may not be directly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger organisations with established capacities in logistics and postal delivery services could benefit significantly. The direct award procurement method implies predetermined supplier engagement, allowing businesses with proven track records and strong relationship management within the postal sector to thrive and meet Leeds City Council's expectations. Therefore, companies already equipped with logistical expertise in Yorkshire and the Humber are well-positioned to leverage such contracts for growth.

## Notice

Postal services for the delivery of the Council's mail.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/080654e6-6465-4f43-9ed8-a94810958c13 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,600,000 |
| 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 | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 1UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| 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

- 64110000 - Postal services

## Release History

- 15 May 2025 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/080654e6-6465-4f43-9ed8-a94810958c13

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/080654e6-6465-4f43-9ed8-a94810958c13
  15th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=89145&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104105
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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