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title: "Lease of Franking Machines"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THURROCK BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Lease of Franking Machines

Buyer: THURROCK BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bca8f0cb-d991-4837-9cae-3a76c0b6749a

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## Summary

Thurrock Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the lease of franking machines, mailroom equipment, and associated consumables. This contract, titled "Lease of Franking Machines", falls under the industry category of services related to printing (CPV code: 79820000). The contract was awarded to Pitney Bowes Ltd, with a total value of £66,815. The procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective method. Key dates include the tender period end date of 30th August 2024, and the contract period running from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2026. The procurement process encompasses the East of England region in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mailroom equipment and franking machines, especially those that fall under the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) category. By securing such contracts, businesses can expand their market reach and strengthen their portfolio in public sector procurement. Given that the tender was awarded through a selective call-off from a framework agreement, businesses that are part of appropriate frameworks are in a favourable position to compete. Companies with a large operational scale, similar to the successful supplier Pitney Bowes Ltd, or smaller enterprises with niche expertise in the relevant services, would be well-suited to compete in future similar tenders.

## Notice

Lease of franking machines, mailroom equipment and associated consumables.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cbd639e-0f8c-4e48-ac99-bce70a7c16d0 |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,815 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,815 |
| 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 | THURROCK BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GRAYS |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79820000 - Services related to printing

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2025 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cbd639e-0f8c-4e48-ac99-bce70a7c16d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cbd639e-0f8c-4e48-ac99-bce70a7c16d0
  19th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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