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title: "CT1681 Postal Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829318"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-19"
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# CT1681 Postal Services

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829318

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has completed the procurement process for its Postal Services contract, identified as CT1681. This procurement involves the provision of postal services including the collection and delivery of letters, large letters, and parcels both within the UK and to international destinations. The process concluded with an award on 28th April 2026, and the contract, valued at £3.2 million, is currently active. The tender was conducted using an open procedure under the Government Commercial Agency's Postal Services and Solutions Framework Agreement, specifically under Lots 2 and 3. The public entity responsible for this contract is located in Edinburgh, under the jurisdiction coded UKM75, which is also the primary delivery location for the services. The main procurement category is services, aligned to the industry classification code 64110000 (postal and courier services). A direct award method was utilised for this contract completion.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities, particularly for large businesses experienced in managing extensive postal operations. With the contract awarded to Royal Mail Group Ltd, a well-established supplier, it underscores the need for robust logistical capabilities and an ability to handle both domestic and international postal deliveries efficiently. Companies with a focus on expanding their presence in public sector contracts, especially in the realm of postal services within the UK, would find such tenders attractive. The scope of the contract enables businesses to leverage it as a stable revenue stream and portfolio strength given the consistent requirement for postal services by local authorities like The City of Edinburgh Council.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council has a requirement for the provision of Postal Services. This contract was awarded via direct award through the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) (formerly Crown Commercial Service (CCS)), Postal Services and Solutions Framework Agreement, Ref: RM6280: - Lot 2: Collection of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels within the UK; and - Lot 3: Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels to International Destinations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council has a requirement for the provision of Postal Services. This contract was awarded via direct award through the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) (formerly Crown Commercial Service (CCA)), Postal Services and Solutions Framework Agreement, Ref: RM6280: - Lot 2: Collection of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels within the UK; and - Lot 3: Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels to International Destinations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556132 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 19 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,200,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64110000 - Postal services

## Release History

- 19 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556132

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556132
  CT1681 Postal Services - The City of Edinburgh Council has a requirement for the provision of Postal Services. This contract was awarded via direct award through the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) (formerly Crown Commercial Service (CCS)), Postal Services and Solutions Framework Agreement, Ref: RM6280: - Lot 2: Collection of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels within the UK; and - Lot 3: Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels to International Destinations.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829318

## Provenance

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