---
title: "Award of NAC/DA/5136 - Postal and Physical Mail Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000834194"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-29"
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# Award of NAC/DA/5136 - Postal and Physical Mail Services

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000834194

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## Summary

North Ayrshire Council has awarded a contract for postal and physical mail services to Royal Mail. This procurement, under the Government Commercial Agency Framework (Ref RM6280), involves the collection and delivery of letters, large letters, and parcels throughout the UK. The contract, identified as NAC/DA/5136, was finalised on 25th May 2026 and is set to commence on 1st June 2026, continuing until 31st May 2029, with an optional extension of 12 months. The procurement method was limited, with the award procedure conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, adhering to the terms of the framework agreement. Located in the UKM93 region, North Ayrshire Council is a regional or local authority focusing on general public services and operates as the buying organisation.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses involved in logistics and parcel delivery services within the UK. Given the large-scale nature of the contract, larger enterprises such as those similar to Royal Mail will have the framework to efficiently meet the demands of servicing a regional authority. Companies with infrastructure to handle extensive mail and parcel logistics are particularly well-suited to participate in such tenders. Moreover, strategic alliances with government agencies can pave the way for sustained growth and portfolio expansion within this service industry.

## Notice

This award relates to the provision of postal and physical mail services via. the Government Commercial Agency Framework (Ref RM6280), specifically Lot 2: Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels within UK.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This award relates to the provision of postal and physical mail services via. the Government Commercial Agency Framework (Ref RM6280), specifically Lot 2: Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels within UK.

### Procurement Information

The award has been made in accordance with the terms of the framework agreement and applicable call-off procedures. Therefore, the contract award without prior publication is lawful.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561097 |
| 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 | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 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 | £1,120,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | North Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Irvine South |
| Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64110000 - Postal services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561097

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561097
  Award of NAC/DA/5136 - Postal and Physical Mail Services - This award relates to the provision of postal and physical mail services via. the Government Commercial Agency Framework (Ref RM6280), specifically Lot 2: Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels within UK.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834194

## Provenance

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