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title: "Franking Machine"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f3a2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HUMBERSIDE"
published: "2025-12-11"
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# Franking Machine

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HUMBERSIDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f3a2

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Humberside Police involves the acquisition of a franking machine to be installed at the Priory Road Police Station. The buying organisation responsible is The Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically within the mailroom equipment sector, based in region UKE. The process reached the award stage, concluding with a contract signed on 18th November 2025. This limited procedure did not require a prior call for competition as it was a direct award under the CCS framework RM6280. The procurement method rationale was based on regulations stating it was outside the directive's scope. The contract was valued at £13,047.96.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in mailroom or post-office equipment supply and maintenance to expand their reach within public sector contracts. The successful supplier, Quadient UK Limited, highlights that larger companies already established within this sector are well-suited to compete for similar government procurement frameworks. Engaging in these frameworks can offer sustainable business growth through long-term leasing and maintenance contracts, proving beneficial for both mid-sized and large enterprises looking to strengthen their position in the market.

## Notice

For the installation and leasing of one franking machine at Priory Road Police Station. Franking machine to be maintained. The franking machine will be used for franking first class, second class and recorded delivery mail.

### Procurement Information

The procurement was a direct award from the CCS framework RM6280.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081915-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,047 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HUMBERSIDE |
| Locality | COTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU16 5SN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Local authority | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Cottingham North |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30131000 - Mailroom equipment

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2025 at 12:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081915-2025
- 11 Dec 2025 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081900-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.humberside-pcc.gov.uk/

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