---
title: "Postal Services that includes hybrid mail, bulk mailings and revenues and benefits"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051f61"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051f61.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-22"
---

# Postal Services that includes hybrid mail, bulk mailings and revenues and benefits

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051f61

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council is initiating a procurement process for the provision of Postal Services, which includes hybrid mail, bulk mailings, and revenue and benefits services. Categorised under postal services, this planned tender is taking place in Sunderland, region UKC23, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with an anticipated future notice date set for 30th January 2026. The contract period is planned to commence from 18th December 2026 and will run until 17th December 2030, with a total contract value estimated at £3,000,000 GBP. The procurement method involves the light-touch regime, and the buying organisation falls under the classification of sub-central government within the public authority sector.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in postal services, particularly those offering hybrid and bulk mailing solutions. It is well-suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as indicated by the suitability criteria of the lot. With a substantial contract value and a commitment over four years, this procurement process offers a remarkable avenue for businesses to expand their service footprint within the public sector, leveraging their expertise in efficient and large-scale mailing operations.

## Notice

The provision of Postal Services that includes hybrid mail, bulk mailings and revenues and benefits

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025358-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2026 - 17 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC23 Sunderland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64110000 - Postal services

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 16:46 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025358-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025358-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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