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title: "Digital Post Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-def64f96-b646-4d27-b1fb-c50a18849639"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL"
published: "2021-12-17"
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# Digital Post Service

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-def64f96-b646-4d27-b1fb-c50a18849639

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## Summary

The South Tyneside Council has concluded a public procurement process for a 'Digital Post Service', classified under electronic mail software package in the services sector. This selective procurement was initiated via a direct award through the CCS Framework RM6017, with a total contract value of £492,000. The procurement period ended on 11 November 2021, and the contract commenced on 1 December 2021, lasting until 30 November 2026. The delivery address for the services is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in electronic mail software or related services. Companies that can provide innovative digital solutions and meet the needs of local government contracts will find this tender particularly suited to their competencies. The completion of this tender indicates ongoing needs within the public sector, suggesting that businesses equipped to handle direct awards and framework agreements may thrive in future bidding opportunities.

## Notice

Direct award via CCS Framework RM6017

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e77c6a45-3a7f-420f-ad3c-6d13d1339d4e |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £492,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £492,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE33 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents |
| Westminster constituency | South Shields |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48223000 - Electronic mail software package

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2021 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e77c6a45-3a7f-420f-ad3c-6d13d1339d4e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e77c6a45-3a7f-420f-ad3c-6d13d1339d4e
  17th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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