---
title: "Mail services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c8c4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-07-16"
---

# Mail services

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c8c4

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## Summary

The Staffordshire County Council is seeking to procure mail delivery services titled "Mail services," classified under the CPV code for mail delivery services (64121100). This tender is at the award stage, having been signed on 16 July 2021, with an operational period running from 1 November 2021 to 31 October 2022, and includes an option to extend for an additional year. The total value of the contract is £42,176 for the two-year period. The procurement method utilised was a limited award procedure conducted without prior publication, specifically chosen due to the necessity for a single supplier with the capability to provide late collection of mail relevant to first-class delivery.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses that offer first-class mail delivery solutions, particularly those able to handle urgent requests and specialise in late collection services. Suppliers equipped to fulfil the specifications required by Staffordshire County Council, such as those that possess the infrastructure for timely and reliable mail processing and delivery, would be well-suited to compete. Given the contract was awarded to Royal Mail, other contenders may focus on innovative or niche service provisions to differentiate themselves in future tenders.

## Notice

First class letter mail which has missed the general mail collection time. The contract is for the period 01/11/21 to 31/10/22 with the option to extend by 12 months to 31/10/23. Value PS42,176 for the 2-year period.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Staffordshire County Council has a contract for collection, processing & delivery of mail with Birmingham City Council. This award is soley for mail that has missed the general mail collection and requires a first class service which is provided by Royal Mail as a supplier who can provide "final mile" delivery service.

### Procurement Information

Single supplier on technical grounds. Sole supplier with capacity to provide late collection of mail to be sent by first class mail.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016722-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £42,176 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2LP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64121100 - Mail delivery services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2021 at 09:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016722-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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