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title: "Postal Charges"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# Postal Charges

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e72b28f9-0b61-48c6-86cf-55fcf4e49434

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## Summary

The contract for postal charges for 2025/2026 was undertaken by the MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency, located in Southampton, England. This process falls under the services category, specifically focusing on postal orders within the region of South East, United Kingdom. The procurement process, completed via a direct procurement method under a single tender action below threshold, culminated in an award on 16 March 2025. The contract, valued at £25,000, spans from 17 March 2025 to 31 March 2026, with the tender period having closed on 16 March 2025.

This tender offers growth opportunities particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in postal services, as these businesses can efficiently engage in the delivery and management of postal orders. Despite being completed, similar future opportunities may align well with small-sized postal service providers given the nature of the procurement method, which indicates competitiveness in specialised service delivery for government agencies like the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Businesses in the postal industry should anticipate and prepare for such tenders as they regularly arise and suit those with localised service offerings. Additionally, associations with larger suppliers, such as the awarded Royal Mail Group, could provide sub-contracting opportunities.

## Notice

Postal Charges 2025/2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/053d092d-8957-4060-b311-f0b3ccf14759 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22452000 - Postal orders

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2025 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/053d092d-8957-4060-b311-f0b3ccf14759

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/053d092d-8957-4060-b311-f0b3ccf14759
  25th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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