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title: "Franking Machine Rental and Postage Charges - 5 Year Contract"
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buyer: "WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Franking Machine Rental and Postage Charges - 5 Year Contract

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b293cae6-adfb-45e5-9d74-023f53fe4530

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Franking Machine Rental and Postage Charges - 5 Year Contract" was conducted by the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, located in Bury St Edmunds, England. This process falls under the services category, specifically for postage-franking machines, with a total value of £196,862.40. The tender period ended on 8 November 2019, while the contract, awarded to Pitney Bowes Ltd, commenced on 1 December 2019 and is set to conclude on 30 November 2022. This procurement was carried out through a selective method, utilizing a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in postal services and equipment. Companies capable of providing franking machines, postage solutions, or related services would be well-suited to engage in similar contracts. The established relationship between the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust and Pitney Bowes Ltd suggests a market for future contracts in this sector, allowing agile firms to leverage the past performance and reliability in their proposals to enhance their competitive edge.

## Notice

Franking Machine Postage Charges for 2019 - 2020 Franking Machine Rental December 2019 - November 2024

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a0f6d23-a642-450e-ac9d-de3dc2a62979 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2019 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £196,862 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £196,862 |
| 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 | WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BURY ST EDMUNDS |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 2QZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Southgate |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PITNEY BOWES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30144100 - Postage-franking machines

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2020 at 12:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a0f6d23-a642-450e-ac9d-de3dc2a62979

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a0f6d23-a642-450e-ac9d-de3dc2a62979
  12th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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