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title: "Postal Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000772718"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-07-25"
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# Postal Services

Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000772718

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## Summary

Renfrewshire Council has concluded the procurement process for Postal Services, aimed at managing the Council's outgoing mail, including stamping and sorting, before delivery by Royal Mail. This procurement falls under the General public services industry category and is located in the region of Renfrewshire (UKM83). The procurement stage is now at the Award stage, and the contract was awarded to Whistl UK Ltd. The total contract value is £120,000, and it was signed on 8th July 2024. The procurement was conducted through a limited method under the Crown Commercial Services Framework for Postal Services & Solutions RM6280.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in postal and mailing services. Companies with robust logistical capabilities, particularly those familiar with public sector requirements, would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Large-scale service providers and businesses that can offer comprehensive postal solutions, including international mail services and special delivery options, would benefit immensely from such contracts, potentially leading to substantial business growth and market positioning within the public sector. The direct award mechanism indicates a preferential consideration for experienced suppliers listed within established frameworks.

## Notice

The Council requires a provider to collect the Councils' outgoing mail, stamp and sort the mail and then pass onto Royal Mail for delivery. The Council requires the following mail services: Service for international mail,1st class service for small letters, 1st class medium letters, 1st class large letters, Small parcels, Medium parcels, Large parcels, Signed for service, Special delivery service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council requires a provider to collect the Councils' outgoing mail, stamp and sort the mail and then pass onto Royal Mail for delivery. The Council requires the following mail services: Service for international mail,1st class service for small letters, 1st class medium letters, 1st class large letters, Small parcels, Medium parcels, Large parcels, Signed for service, Special delivery service. A direct award where the procurement followed the Direct award buying procedure] for the Crown Commercial Services framework for Postal Services RM6280 which is fully GPA compliant.

### Procurement Information

Direct award under the Crown Commercial Services Framework for Postal Services & Solutions RM6280

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510690 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £120,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 1JB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64110000 - Postal services
- 64112000 - Postal services related to letters
- 64113000 - Postal services related to parcels

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510690

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510690
  Postal Services - The Council requires a provider to collect the Councils' outgoing mail, stamp and sort the mail and then pass onto Royal Mail for delivery. The Council requires the following mail services: Service for international mail,1st class service for small letters, 1st class medium letters, 1st class large letters, Small parcels, Medium parcels, Large parcels, Signed for service, Special delivery service.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000772718

## Provenance

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