---
title: "Postal Services (Mail)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000539219"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000539219.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2018-04-11"
---

# Postal Services (Mail)

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000539219

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## Summary

The procurement process for Postal Services (Mail) was conducted by East Ayrshire Council, situated in Kilmarnock, UK. The council initiated this tender under the open procurement method, with the aim of acquiring Postal Goods and Services as part of the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM1063. The award was granted to Whistl UK Ltd on 2nd October 2017, with the contract valued at approximately £231,516.41. The process is now complete, having involved only one bid submitted for the related lot.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the postal and delivery services sector, particularly those that can fulfil requirements set by public sector contracts. Companies with experience in logistics, mail handling, and related services would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging with local authorities like East Ayrshire Council can pave the way for business growth through long-term partnerships and consistent demand for reliable postal services.

## Notice

Postal Goods and Services - Direct Award from CCS Framework RM1063

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Postal Goods and Services - Direct Award from CCS Framework RM1063

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316420 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £231,516 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KILMARNOCK |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA3 7BU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | East Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford |
| Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79571000 - Mailing services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316420

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316420
  Postal Services (Mail) - Postal Goods and Services - Direct Award from CCS Framework RM1063

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000539219

## Provenance

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