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title: "NCC1619 Postal Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064c5c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-10"
---

# NCC1619 Postal Services

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064c5c

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Northumberland County Council, relates to the provision of postal services under the tender titled "NCC1619 Postal Services". This falls under the industry category of services with a specific focus on postal services (CPV code: 64110000). The process was conducted using a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. It involved a direct award for the RM6280 Postal Services & Solutions, specifically Lot 2, which includes the collection and delivery of letters, large letters, and parcels across the UK. The contract was signed on 22nd January 2026 and valued at £400,000, with the supplier being Royal Mail Group Ltd. The procurement is designated for the North East region of England, specifically Northumberland County.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the postal services industry, particularly those capable of managing and delivering a comprehensive postal solution across a wide geographical area. The successful award to Royal Mail Group Ltd suggests that large-scale enterprises with established infrastructure and logistical capabilities are well-suited to engage in such opportunities. Businesses aiming to grow in the public sector through partnerships with regional authorities like Northumberland County Council should consider similar tenders, as they facilitate expanded service offerings and potentially long-term collaboration with governmental bodies. This procurement underscores the importance of having a robust operational framework to handle critical public services efficiently.

## Notice

Postal services for outgoing mail across Northumberland County Council

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Postal services for outgoing mail across Northumberland County Council

### Procurement Information

Direct Award - RM6280 Postal Services & Solutions Lot 2: Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels within UK

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011813-2026 |
| 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 | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £400,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear |

## 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

- 10 Feb 2026 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011813-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.justice.gov.uk
- http://www.northumberland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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