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title: "Postal Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Postal Services

Buyer: NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f19b7b77-4dd4-4e03-b80f-8342497712ad

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## Summary

North East Lincolnshire Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of Postal Services under the RM6280 Framework Agreement. The awarded contract, titled "Postal Services," encompasses a range of services and solutions tailored to postal needs, classified under various CPV codes including electoral forms, folding machines, and mail transport by road. The contract was awarded on 31st October 2024, with a contract period starting from 24th March 2025 to 23rd March 2027, including options for 2 x 12-month extensions. The procurement used a selective method for call-off from an existing framework agreement, and the delivery location is specified as Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses involved in postal and telecommunications services, document management, software development, and systems consultancy. It is particularly well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their operations within the public sector. With a total contract value of £560,000, the awarded supplier, Whistl Limited, stands to benefit significantly from this engagement. Businesses, especially those with expertise in electoral forms, scanners, and software packages, are encouraged to participate in similar tenders to leverage framework agreements and contribute to the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Call-Off Contract following the CCS aggregation under the RM6280 Framework for the provision of Postal Services & Solutions. 48 month contract includes 2 x 12 month extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1b7a359-a692-4685-bc7b-c18e1e5665ef |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2025 - 23 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £560,000 |
| 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 | NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GRIMSBY |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN31 1HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire |
| Local authority | North East Lincolnshire |
| Electoral ward | West Marsh |
| Westminster constituency | Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22821000 - Electoral forms
- 30123400 - Folding machines
- 30124520 - Scanner document feeders
- 30130000 - Post-office equipment
- 30144100 - Postage-franking machines
- 30197310 - Letter openers
- 30216130 - Barcode readers
- 38520000 - Scanners
- 39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment
- 43411000 - Sorting and screening machines
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51611100 - Hardware installation services
- 60160000 - Mail transport by road
- 63121100 - Storage services
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 72212223 - Electronic mail software development services
- 72212311 - Document management software development services
- 72212780 - System, storage and content management software development services
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72316000 - Data analysis services
- 72412000 - Electronic mail service provider
- 72512000 - Document management services
- 75100000 - Administration services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79311000 - Survey services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work
- 79500000 - Office-support services
- 79710000 - Security services
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2025 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1b7a359-a692-4685-bc7b-c18e1e5665ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1b7a359-a692-4685-bc7b-c18e1e5665ef
  26th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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