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title: "Corporate postal services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bcdd8257-b545-40d0-9556-5ab8985142bd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-18"
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# Corporate postal services

Buyer: IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bcdd8257-b545-40d0-9556-5ab8985142bd

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Corporate postal services" was conducted by Ipswich Borough Council, a local authority based in Ipswich, England. This contract falls under the industry category of "Post and courier services" and is valued at £100,000. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with the contract period running from 19th March 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement method used was a selective process as part of a call-off from a framework agreement. The services are to be delivered in the East of England, United Kingdom. The award was made to Royal Mail Group Ltd, with the award status active as of 1st February 2025 and published on 18th June 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the postal services sector, particularly those capable of handling large volumes of letters and parcels in an efficient and compliant manner. Although this particular contract is tailored for larger organisations due to its scale and the framework agreement structure, businesses looking to expand their presence in local government contracts could benefit by aligning with similar framework agreements. Enterprises proficient in logistics and with the capability to deliver reliable and widespread postal solutions within the East of England are well-positioned to compete in contracts of this nature. Engaging with such contracts not only promises substantial business growth through steady revenue but also strengthens relationships with government entities like Ipswich Borough Council.

## Notice

Provision of postal services and solutions: Collection and delivery of letters, large letters & parcels.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae01c299-0061-4541-81ee-d1e83669827c |
| 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 | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL MAIL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64100000 - Post and courier services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2025 at 08:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae01c299-0061-4541-81ee-d1e83669827c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae01c299-0061-4541-81ee-d1e83669827c
  18th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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