---
title: "Royal Mail Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069698"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-12"
---

# Royal Mail Services

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069698

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by Halton Borough Council seeks to contract Royal Mail Services. This tender, titled "Royal Mail Services," falls under the services industry category and is intended for postal services. Located in Widnes, United Kingdom, the procurement is concluded at the award stage with a contract commencement date set for 20 May 2026 and completion on 19 May 2028. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold and executed without competition, adhering to legal basis 2023/54. The contract's total gross value amounts to GBP 66,000, with the service delivery outlined for the UKD71 region.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in postal services, particularly those with the capability to provide sophisticated mail service logistics similar to those offered by a large-scale supplier like the Royal Mail Group Limited. Although the procurement was handled directly, future opportunities may arise for businesses looking to engage with local councils in similar tendering capacities within the sub-central government sector. Companies that can enhance or offer complementary postal services in the specified region may find potential to compete in future procurements with Halton Borough Council or similar authorities.

## Notice

Royal Mail Services not otherwise provided elsewhere by use of historical accounts/franking machines including but not limited to response licences

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043426-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2026 - 19 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIDNES |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA8 7QF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Central & West Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Widnes and Halewood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 12 May 2026 at 12:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043426-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043426-2026
  12th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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