---
title: "Award of Franking Machine Services & Consumables"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000656508"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIFE COLLEGE"
published: "2021-06-08"
---

# Award of Franking Machine Services & Consumables

Buyer: FIFE COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000656508

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## Summary

Fife College has completed the award process for the tender titled "Award of Franking Machine Services & Consumables," which falls under the education sector. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure with a total contract value of £130,000. Key dates include the contract being signed on 24th May 2021. Located in Dunfermline, the college serves as the contracting authority and operates under public law. This procurement process has successfully transitioned to the award stage.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the services sector who specialise in supplying office equipment and consumables. Suppliers with experience in the education industry or similar service provisions would find themselves well-placed to compete. The successful bidder, Northern Services, showcases the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in public contracts. Other businesses wishing to expand should consider preparing for similar future tenders to broaden their market reach.

## Notice

Franking Machine

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417514 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £130,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIFE COLLEGE |
| Locality | DUNFERMLINE |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY11 8DY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Dunfermline Central |
| Westminster constituency | Dunfermline and Dollar |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHERN SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30144100 - Postage-franking machines

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417514

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417514
  Award of Franking Machine Services & Consumables - Franking Machine

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://fife.ac.uk
- http://www.northernservices.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000656508

## Provenance

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