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title: "Collection and Delivery of Letters and Parcel"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-25"
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# Collection and Delivery of Letters and Parcel

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fbedae77-cc38-436b-b20f-e37f1929bd8d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Collection and Delivery of Letters and Parcel" services, organised by Lancashire County Council, falls under the postal services industry category. The council, based in Preston, England, has completed this tender in the award stage as of 25th April 2025. The contract, valued at £3,500,000, was awarded to Royal Mail Group Limited. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, through further competition. The service is designated to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom, spanning from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2032, with an initial term of 36 months and two optional 24-month extensions, bringing the maximum contract duration to seven years.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for large-scale postal service providers capable of handling extensive collection and delivery operations across the UK. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find growth potential by participating in similar procurements in the future or by subcontracting to a larger provider like Royal Mail. Businesses specialising in logistics and delivery services, especially those with a robust framework contract experience, are well-positioned to benefit from similar opportunities to enter or expand their footprint in the public sector market.

## Notice

Provision of UK letters and parcel collection and delivery services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3e9b9be-9d53-46b5-88c7-bfc1bfb1abe6 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,500,000 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 0LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North 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

- 25 Apr 2025 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3e9b9be-9d53-46b5-88c7-bfc1bfb1abe6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3e9b9be-9d53-46b5-88c7-bfc1bfb1abe6
  25th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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