---
title: "Hybrid Mail & Inbound Post"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0684c4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRECKLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-17"
---

# Hybrid Mail & Inbound Post

Buyer: BRECKLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0684c4

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## Summary

Breckland District Council has completed the procurement process for a Hybrid Mail & Inbound Post Software System, falling within the postal services sector. This procurement was conducted as a mini competition off CCS Framework No RM6280 Lot 6, which employs a limited procurement method, specifically a contract award without prior publication of a call for competition. This award procedure is justified as it falls outside the scope of directive application. The contract, valued at £4,779,010, was signed on 17 April 2026, with the award expected on 13 May 2026 and commencement starting on 1 September 2026. The contracting takes place in Dereham, UKH17, focusing on services, and the main awarding criteria included quality and cost.

With a potential contract duration of up to five years, this tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in postal services technology and systems integration. It's tailored for suppliers with expertise in Hybrid Mail and Inbound Postal Services, providing a unique scope for innovation and efficient postal solutions. Large-scale businesses like Mail Metrics trading as Critiqom, which has successfully secured this contract, can expect substantial growth by leveraging their expansive capabilities to meet the council's requirements. Such contracts are ideal for businesses with a robust infrastructure aiming to establish or expand their footprint within public sector services.

## Notice

Hybrid Mail and Inbound Post Software System

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Hybrid Mail and Inbound Postal Services

Options: 1.9 This Contract will be offered on a basis of 2 years, with the option to extend by 3 years on a 1 year + 1 year +1-year basis. The anticipated Contract Award date is 13th May 2026, and the contract will commence on 01 September 2026.

### Procurement Information

This was a mini competition in accordance with CCS Framework No RM6280 Lot 6.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034972-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 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 | £4,779,010 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRECKLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | DEREHAM |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR19 1EE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk |
| Local authority | Breckland |
| Electoral ward | Dereham Neatherd |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Norfolk |
| Delivery location | TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAIL METRICS TRADING AS CRITIQOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64112000 - Postal services related to letters

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 08:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034972-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.breckland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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