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title: "Postal Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b98f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES"
published: "2026-06-19"
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# Postal Services

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b98f

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales has completed a direct award procurement process for postal services, selecting Royal Mail Group Limited as the supplier. This contract, identified as JCPS0951, involves providing national postal services for South Wales Police, including collections, sorting, and delivery of letters and parcels, recorded delivery services, and bulk mail operations. The procurement process is justified by Royal Mail's statutory Universal Service Obligation, ensuring complete nationwide coverage and compliance with specific legal requirements. The contract is scheduled to run from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028 and involves service delivery across several regions in Wales, including those denoted as UKL14, UKL15, UKL17, UKL18, and UKL22, under the Public Authority - sub-central government classification.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses engaged in postal and courier services, particularly those with capabilities in secure handling and extensive national delivery networks. However, due to the unique legal position of Royal Mail, which offers unmatched nationwide coverage as mandated by law, businesses looking to grow in similar domains may consider exploring niches or support services that align with or supplement Royal Mail’s capabilities. Additionally, businesses that specialise in logistics, mail handling technology, or secure communications could potentially position themselves as complementary service providers or subcontractors within this engagement framework.

## Notice

Provision of national postal services, including from South Wales Police * Collection, sorting and delivery of letters and parcels including the ticket office mail. * Recorded / Special Delivery services * Bulk mail / business mail services * Coverage across all UK addresses

### Procurement Information

Royal Mail is the only provider in the UK with a statutory Universal Service Obligation. * It is legally required to deliver letters to every UK address, six days per week, at a uniform and affordable price. * This ensures guaranteed nationwide coverage that alternative providers cannot match. 2. Absence of Comparable Competition * While other courier providers exist (e.g. DX, Whistl, Evri), they: o Do not provide full national letter delivery services * No alternative supplier can independently deliver a fully compliant, end-to-end postal service across all required service types. 3 . Operational Necessity and Continuity * South Wales Police require a reliable, secure, and legally compliant postal service for: o Court documentation o Legal notices o Sensitive correspondence * Royal Mail provides established processes for: o Secure handling o Proof of delivery o Compliance with evidence standards

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058270-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,754,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES |
| Locality | BRIDGEND |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF31 3SU |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Bridgend |
| Electoral ward | Brackla East and Coychurch Lower |
| Westminster constituency | Bridgend |
| 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

- 64100000 - Post and courier services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 16:40 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058270-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058270-2026
  19th June 2026 - Transparency 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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