Source: https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM6280 RM6280 · PCR15 Framework # Postal Services & Solutions This agreement provides postal services to the UK public sector and third sector organisations. Replacement expected Ends 2 Oct 2027. A replacement is usually tendered before then, and that is when new suppliers can get on. [Get call-off alerts](https://tendernation.io/register) [Official page on gca.gov.uk](https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6280) - [32 suppliers on it](#suppliers) - [8 lots](#lots) - Oct 2027 agreement ends Oct 2023 to Oct 2027 · 77% through ## What is RM6280? RM6280 Postal Services & Solutions is a framework run by the Government Commercial Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Service), in its Facilities Management category. It has 8 lots and 32 suppliers. It runs from 3 October 2023 to 2 October 2027. How to join: New suppliers cannot join it now. It ends on 2 October 2027, and a replacement is usually tendered before then: that is the next chance to get on. We have matched 115 published award notices to RM6280, from 92 buyers. ### Buyers that have used it - [Chesterfield Borough Council 3 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/chesterfield-borough-council) - [Epping Forest District Council 3 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/epping-forest-district-council) - [Home Office 3 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/home-office) - [Northumberland County Council 3 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/northumberland-county-council) - [Cafcass 2 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cafcass) - [Cambridgeshire County Council 2 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cambridgeshire-county-council) ## About this framework This agreement will give you access to postal goods and services such as: - Mail and parcel collection and delivery services (UK and international) - Inbound mail receipt - Hybrid mail solutions - Security screening - Franking machines - Mailroom equipment The agreement also offers audits, efficiency reviews and consultancy services to help you develop your postal services strategy and make sure you are getting the best value for money. A range of inbound and outbound services are available to help you transition from a paper based mailroom to a digital environment. This includes hybrid mail solutions that incorporate new technologies, such as e-communications and managed service options. Giving you a ‘digital by default’ strategy. The agreement was developed in collaboration with 2 other public sector procurement organisations: YPO (formerly known as Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation) and ESPO (formerly known as Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation). The duration of the agreement is 4 years. The call off contract period is flexible and can run beyond the framework expiry date. The maximum call off periods are as follows: - Lot 1: 6 years - Lots 2 to 8 (inclusive): 7 years This agreement replaces RM6017 Postal Goods, Services and Solutions which expired in November 2023. If you have any questions contact us on 0345 410 2222 or email us. ### Why buyers use it - Lot 1 offers a range of franking machines and mailroom equipment to increase production, reduce floor space and free up resources - Access to zonal and regional pricing - Introduces new technologies to reduce your physical mail and integrate paper documents into digital workflows - Increases security of mail items by using services such as hybrid mail - Enables small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to bid for public sector contracts: supporting the government’s aspiration for £1 in every £3 to be spent with SMEs - Over 50% of suppliers on the agreement are SMEs - Buyers can reduce their carbon footprint through digitisation and new energy efficient equipment and services - Support and guidance available to help buyers optimise their mail processes and achieve savings on their postal services requirements ### Key facts Agreement number RM6280 Type PCR15 Framework Category Facilities Management Pillar Estates Status Live Started 3 Oct 2023 Ends 2 Oct 2027 Bids opened 24 Mar 2023 Bids closed 26 Apr 2023 From the Government Commercial Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Service). Buyer guides, documents and how to buy are on the [official RM6280 page](https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6280). ## Lots 8 lots. Suppliers win a place on a lot, and buyers call off work from the lot that fits their need. 1. Lot 1 Franking Machines, Mailroom Equipment and Associated Consumables 2. Lot 2 Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels within UK 3. Lot 3 Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels : International 4. Lot 4 Audits, Efficiency Reviews and Niche Consultancy 5. Lot 5 Business Process Outsourcing, Mailroom, Document and Data Managed Services 6. Lot 6 Hybrid Mail, Digital and Transformational 7. Lot 7 Inbound Delivery, Mail Opening and Digital Scanning Services 8. Lot 8 Security Scanning Services ## Open call-offs Live notices that mention RM6280. Only suppliers already on the framework can bid for these. No open notice mentions RM6280 right now. Most call-offs run privately between the buyer and framework suppliers, so few are published. We check every new notice and can email you when one appears. [Get call-off alerts](https://tendernation.io/register) ## Suppliers 32 Companies with a place on RM6280. 29 have contract awards we have tracked; open one to see what they win. All32 With tracked awards29 - [ALLIED PUBLICITY SERVICES (MANCHESTER) LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/allied-publicity-services-manchester) - [CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/capita-business-services) - [CFH DOCMAIL LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/cfh-docmail) - [DATAGRAPHIC LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/datagraphic) - [DHL ECOMMERCE UK LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/mail) - [DX NETWORK SERVICES LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/dx-network-services) - [EQUANS SERVICES LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/equans-services) - [FCS Lasermail](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/fcs-lasermail) - [FINANCIAL DATA MANAGEMENT LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/financial-data-management) - [FRANCOTYP-POSTALIA LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/francotyp-postalia) - [IRON MOUNTAIN (UK) PLC](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/iron-mountain) - [LATCHAM DIRECT LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/latcham-direct) - [Mail Metrics](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/mail-metrics) - [MBA GROUP LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/mba-group) - [MICOM TECHNOLOGIES LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/imail-comms) - [NATIONWIDE FRANKING SENSE LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/nationwide-franking-sense) - [PARAGON CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONS (LONDON) LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/paragon-customer-communications-london) - [PITNEY BOWES LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/pitney-bowes) - POSTALSORT LIMITED - POSTWORKS LIMITED - [PSL PRINT MANAGEMENT LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/psl-print-management) - [QUADIENT UK LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/quadient) - [RESTORE DIGITAL LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/restore-digital) - [RICOH UK LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/ricoh) - [ROYAL MAIL GROUP LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/royal-mail-group) - Spring GDS - [SPS UK&I LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/swiss-post-services) - [TWOFOLD LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/twofold) - [VIRTUAL MAIL ROOM LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/virtual-mail-room) - [WEBPOST LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/webpost) - [WHISTL UK LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/whistl) - [XEROX (UK) LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/xerox) Know when this framework reopens TenderNation emails you new tenders that fit, including published call-offs, and shows which frameworks your competitors are on. 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