---
title: "Franking"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069e61"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BASSETLAW DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-21"
---

# Franking

Buyer: BASSETLAW DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069e61

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## Summary

Bassetlaw District Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Worksop, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for "Franking" involving franking machines and their maintenance. The procurement process was categorised under goods and was conducted using a "Below threshold - unknown" method. The contract was awarded to NATIONWIDE FRANKING SENSE LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Bolton. The contract, valued at £49,607.64 (excluding VAT), commenced on 26th November 2025 and is set to conclude on 25th November 2028. The procurement aimed to supply postage-franking machines for the UKF1 region.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in franking machine manufacturing and maintenance services. Companies that can supply reliable and efficient postage-franking equipment are well-suited to benefit from such contracts. Engaging in contracts like these allows businesses to establish strong working relationships with public authorities, leading to potential future opportunities and fostering business growth. Additionally, it highlights the viability for SMEs within the industry to secure public sector contracts and expand their customer base in government markets.

## Notice

Franking machine and maintenance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046759-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2025 - 25 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,607 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BASSETLAW DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORKSOP |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S80 2AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF15 North Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Bassetlaw |
| Electoral ward | Worksop South |
| Westminster constituency | Bassetlaw |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONWIDE FRANKING SENSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30144100 - Postage-franking machines

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 08:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046759-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046759-2026
  21st May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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