---
title: "IA2579 Mail Service - Final Delivery of First Class Letters"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c8c9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-07-16"
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# IA2579 Mail Service - Final Delivery of First Class Letters

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c8c9

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## Summary

The Staffordshire County Council has conducted a procurement process for the "IA2579 Mail Service - Final Delivery of First Class Letters." This service falls under the mail delivery services category (CPV code 64121100) and is intended for the UK region. The procurement, executed as a limited tender with a direct award to the Royal Mail, is currently at the award stage. The contract commenced on 1st November 2021 and runs until 31st October 2022, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The contract value is set at £42,176 and was signed on 16th July 2021.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses involved in mail delivery and logistics services, particularly those that specialise in first-class letter processing and final delivery. Companies with capabilities in providing expedited mail handling and delivery services, similar to Royal Mail, would find this tender particularly relevant. The direct nature of this opportunity may benefit smaller, agile companies that can operate efficiently within the defined parameters of this contract.

## Notice

Direct award to a single supplier on technical grounds. Mail delivery service for first class letters mail which cannot be met by mail service contract. Royal Mail can offer the "final mile" delivery services for first class letters

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Processing & delivery of first class mail letters.

### Procurement Information

The service required is for processing and delivery of first class letters which cannot be accommodated by the contract mail services, due to the collection time for general mail having been missed. Royal Mail can provide the "final mail" service required for this element of the mail. All other suppliers process mail then direct it to Royal Mail for the final delivery element of the service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016727-2021 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| 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 09:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016727-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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