---
title: "Provision of Physical Postal Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000798688"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798688.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-15"
---

# Provision of Physical Postal Services

Buyer: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000798688

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Provision of Physical Postal Services" was executed by Glasgow City Council. This contract, classified under "General public services" within the services category, pertains to the delivery of physical postal services in Glasgow, specifically focusing on the collection and delivery of mail items from various council locations. The procurement used an open procedure and reached the completion stage with the contract awarded to Whistl UK Ltd. The contract, valued at £955,996, was signed on 18 October 2024 and is set to run from 21 October 2024 to 20 October 2026, with options for extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the logistics and postal services industry, particularly those capable of handling large-scale municipal projects. Although it was awarded to a large-scale enterprise, small to medium-sized businesses could consider similar tenders as opportunities for growth and development, perhaps focusing on subcontracting opportunities or preparing for future tenders. The open procedure suggests the process was competitive, providing a level playing field for capable bidders willing to meet the council's requirements.

## Notice

Provision of physical postal services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of physical postal services includes the collection of mail items from various council locations and delivery to destinations.

Options: The Contract is intended to run for a period of two years from 21 October 2024 to 20 October 2026. There is an option for the Council to extend the Contract for 12 months plus an option to extend for a further 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530422 |
| 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 | 15 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 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 | £955,996 |

## 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

- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 64100000 - Post and courier services
- 64110000 - Postal services
- 64112000 - Postal services related to letters

## Release History

- 15 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530422

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530422
  Provision of Physical Postal Services - Provision of physical postal services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.glasgow.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798688

## Provenance

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