Awarded contract

Franking and Associated Machinery

Details

Supplier(s)
FP Mailing
Value
£807,000
Duration
5 years
Topic
Mailroom equipment
Published
6 March 2023

Tender description

The Council utilises a post room in the Civic centre for processing incoming mail as well as sending Franked outgoing mail. The current franking machine is on lease which is due to run out and therefore a new lease is required to ensure continuity of business. The machinery included in this contract are; Franking Machine, Letter Opener and Folder Inserter. The supplier will also provide Royal Mail Franking services as well as consumables for the use of machinery. Additional information: This contract was award after a Furth Competition with the suppliers for the CCS Framework - RM6017 Postal Goods, Services and Solutions

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award published6 March 2023
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Award date28 June 2023
  3. Next: Contract expiry date27 June 2028in 2 years

About the buyer

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council is a local authority that buys through its Procurement and Contract Management Service, a team of 24 procurement and contract management professionals. Every openly advertised opportunity is published on Find a Tender. Bids are invited through ProContract, where suppliers register to receive notifications and express interest. The team runs a category management approach that gives a cross-council view of every spend area. A searchable contracts register lists awarded contracts, frameworks, concessions and dynamic purchasing systems. Goods, services and works are bought either by invitation to quote or by competitive tender.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council's contract awards have been in health and social work, IT services and transport equipment.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 30131000 · Mailroom equipment

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