---
title: "Provision of Postal Services - Planned/Hybrid Mail"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000835735"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-29"
---

# Provision of Postal Services - Planned/Hybrid Mail

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000835735

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## Summary

North Lanarkshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Postal Services – Planned/Hybrid Mail" contract, which falls under the General Public Services category. This procurement, located in the UKM84 region, specifically Motherwell, was managed using an open procedure, ensuring transparency and wide accessibility to potential participants. The contract was awarded to Critiqom Limited t/a Mail Metrics Limited for an amount of £1,200,000 and was signed on 24th June 2026. This process has reached the award stage, marking the successful conclusion of this competitive tender focused on providing postal services within North Lanarkshire, with the postal services classified under CPV code 64110000.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in postal and communication services, especially those focusing on hybrid mailing solutions. SMEs like Critiqom Limited, who specialise in digital and transformational communication services, are well-suited for this type of contract, benefiting from the specialised nature of the procurement. The open procedure allowed for competitive bidding, inclusive of SME participation, indicating a favourable environment for smaller businesses aiming to expand their public sector portfolios. The successful bid by an SME underscores the procurement's potential for business growth while also enhancing the delivery and efficiency of governmental postal operations.

## Notice

Provision of Postal Services - Planned/Hybrid Mail

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558941 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 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 | £1,200,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 1AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRITIQOM LIMITED T/A MAIL METRICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64110000 - Postal services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558941

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558941
  Provision of Postal Services - Planned/Hybrid Mail - Provision of Postal Services - Planned/Hybrid Mail

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000835735

## Provenance

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