---
title: "Postal Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000540079"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000540079.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-04-24"
---

# Postal Services

Buyer: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000540079

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Glasgow City Council, which has issued a tender for Postal Services, deemed complete as of 1st September 2017. This contract, with a value of £1,384,731, focuses on the collection and delivery of physical mail items within the UK, specifically in and around Glasgow. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a restricted procedure, under which a qualified supplier could bid. The awarded contract went to Whistl UK Ltd, and community benefits are expected as part of the delivery of these services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in postal and logistics services, particularly those experienced in handling bulk mail, international mail, and securing various mailing solutions. Companies that excel in providing reliable mail collection and delivery, as well as those who have the capacity to manage diverse mailing requirements, would find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. The emphasis on community benefits also aligns with businesses focused on enhancing local social responsibility through their operations.

## Notice

Appointment of a suitably qualified and experienced provider for Postal Services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The services being procured are the collection and delivery of physical mail items. Services include but are not limited to: bulk mail; standard mailings; sorted and unsorted mail; unaddressed mail; secured mail and undelivered mail. Also the provision of international mail services. Services include but are not limited to: bulk international mail; standard international mail; sorted and unsorted mail; secured international mail and undelivered mail.. Economic operators may be excluded from this project if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317404 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 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 | £1,384,731 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1DU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64110000 - Postal services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317404

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317404
  Postal Services - Appointment of a suitably qualified and experienced provider for Postal Services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.glasgow.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000540079

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