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title: "Postal Services Framework 2021 - Lot 1 - One Stop Shop for Physical, Hybrid, Scheduled/Regular Bulk (Print and Post) and Digital Mail Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000806424"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-13"
---

# Postal Services Framework 2021 - Lot 1 - One Stop Shop for Physical, Hybrid, Scheduled/Regular Bulk (Print and Post) and Digital Mail Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000806424

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## Summary

The Scottish Borders Council, a regional or local authority, has completed a procurement process titled "Postal Services Framework 2021 - Lot 1 - One Stop Shop for Physical, Hybrid, Scheduled/Regular Bulk (Print and Post) and Digital Mail Services." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the industry of postal services (CPV code: 64110000) and has taken place in the UK region of UKM91. The process followed an open procedure and the contract was awarded on 1st April 2024. This notice reflects the actual value of regulated call-off spend for the 12-month period from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025, with Royal Mail as the awarded supplier.

This awarded contract under the Scottish Government Framework represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in postal and mail services to engage in public sector contracts within the Scottish Borders. While the opportunity was specifically awarded to Royal Mail, similar contracts can create substantial business growth for companies that specialise in physical and digital mail solutions, bulk mailing, and logistic services. Large enterprises, particularly those that have fulfilled similar government contracts, are well-suited to compete in future procurement processes of this nature, due to the scale and expertise required.

## Notice

This notice reflects the actual value of regulated call-off spend against the Scottish Government Framework for Postal Services Framework 2021 - Lot 1 - One Stop Shop for Physical, Hybrid, Scheduled/Regular Bulk (Print and Post) and Digital Mail Services by Scottish Borders Council during the 12-month period (1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Cumulative spend from the Scottish Government Framework Postal Services Framework 2021 - lot 1 - One Stop Shop for Physical, Hybrid, Scheduled/Regular Bulk (Print and Post) and Digital Mail Services, SP-19-035-1 during the period 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025.. The Award Criteria and the price and quality weightings do not apply when publishing the cumulative spend incurred at Scottish Borders Council from the collaborative Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536906 |
| 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 | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 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 | £270,866 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL MAIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 64110000 - Postal services
- 64112000 - Postal services related to letters
- 64121100 - Mail delivery services
- 64216120 - Electronic mail services
- 72412000 - Electronic mail service provider
- 79571000 - Mailing services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536906

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536906
  Postal Services Framework 2021 - Lot 1 - One Stop Shop for Physical, Hybrid, Scheduled/Regular Bulk (Print and Post) and Digital Mail Services - This notice reflects the actual value of regulated call-off spend against the Scottish Government Framework for Postal Services Framework 2021 - Lot 1 - One Stop Shop for Physical, Hybrid, Scheduled/Regular Bulk (Print and Post) and Digital Mail Services by Scottish Borders Council during the 12-month period (1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806424
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/jedburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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