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title: "AT1421 Royal Mail Postal Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LUTON COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-12"
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# AT1421 Royal Mail Postal Services

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebbac868-6ab1-4d27-bf97-9fdff3adaa68

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## Summary

Luton Council has awarded a contract for postal services, titled "AT1421 Royal Mail Postal Services," to Royal Mail Group Ltd. This award is part of a direct procurement process known as a "Direct award," with the tender stage now complete. The contract is worth £400,000 and spans from 12th January 2026 to 4th January 2031. The primary industry category for this contract is postal services, categorised under the CPV code 64110000, and it will be serviced within England, United Kingdom. Key contact for this procurement is Jennifer Simpson from Luton Council. The award status is active as of 9th January 2026.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities for firms in the logistics and postal sectors, as it involves a stable, long-term service agreement with a local government authority. Although the procurement method was direct, companies specialising in collection, secure delivery services, and handling various volumes of postal items would benefit from analysing such government contracts to prepare for future opportunities. Large-scale service providers with capabilities in delivering sorted, unsorted, and secure services are particularly well-suited to meet these procurement needs and can leverage this example to enhance their market presence. Additionally, understanding this tender can help businesses prepare for potential competitive opportunities in similar future procurements.

## Notice

Postal Services The core requirements for this service shall include but will not be limited to: Collection Services High Volume Services Low to Medium Volume Services Sorted and Unsorted Services Secure Services Undelivered items Delivery timescales (non-secure items) Consumables and equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43b431ba-6ed2-47d2-97db-a981116e2e41 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | LUTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64110000 - Postal services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2026 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43b431ba-6ed2-47d2-97db-a981116e2e41

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43b431ba-6ed2-47d2-97db-a981116e2e41
  12th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.luton.gov.uk

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