---
title: "Postal Services - Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06894d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-23"
---

# Postal Services - Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels

Buyer: STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06894d

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## Summary

This procurement process, managed by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, involves a tender for "Postal Services - Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels" within the services industry category (CPV code: 64110000). The procurement takes place in the Stockport region (UKD36), with Kirklees Council acting as the Lead Authority in collaboration with the Crown Commercial Services Framework under Lot 2. While the contract has been awarded to Whistl Limited, the procurement is noted as complete, with a non-traditional award procedure that did not involve prior competitive publication. The contract, valued at GBP 196,000, was signed on 1st January 2025, and includes options for two additional 12-month extensions post-31st December 2026. 

This contract offers growth opportunities primarily for large-scale service providers specialising in postal services. The award criteria focused on price, suggesting competitive pricing is crucial for securing such tenders. Businesses involved in postal logistics and transportation, particularly those capable of managing bulk deliveries across regional boundaries within the UK, would be well-suited to participate in frameworks like this under the Crown Commercial Services. With the involvement of a limited procurement method, businesses already established within the collaborative framework will find substantial advantages due to streamlined access to future contracting opportunities.

## Notice

Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels

Options: 2 x 12 month extension options post 31/12/2026

### Procurement Information

PCR2015 Framework used for Further Competition via the Crown Commercial Services Framework - Postal Services and Solutions, Lot 2: Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels. Kirklees Council acted as the Lead Authority in a collaborative procurement arranged and managed by CCS. Stockport are included in the collaborative group and are drawing down from this arrangement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036947-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 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 | £196,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | STOCKPORT |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK1 3XE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East |
| Local authority | Stockport |
| Electoral ward | Brinnington & Stockport Central |
| Westminster constituency | Stockport |
| Delivery location | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64110000 - Postal services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 09:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036947-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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