Postal Services

Sunderland City Council is soliciting bids for postal services under solicitation number 2026/S 000-089364, with a total estimated value of 3,816,000 GBP excluding VAT. The procurement is divided into two distinct lots: Lot 1 focuses on Hybrid and Bulk Mail, with an estimated value of 2,742,000 GBP, and Lot 2 covers Physical Mail. Lot 1 involves the printing and posting of hard copy documents, the generation of email and SMS communications, and the production of bulk documents primarily to support Revenues and Benefits services, including Council Tax and Benefits Service. These jobs will be managed via Secure File Transfer or a hybrid mail system. Lot 2 requires a provider capable of flexible physical mail collection and posting to accommodate fluctuating volumes during peak periods. The contract is scheduled to run from 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2031, with a possible extension of up to two years, potentially extending the term to 30 June 2033. The performance location is specified as Sunderland. Small and medium-sized enterprises are identified as particularly suitable for both lots. Interested parties must submit their electronic tenders via the open-uk.org portal by the deadline of 22 October 2026. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Issy Langley.