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AT1421 Royal Mail Postal Services

Luton Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Luton Council

Buyer Address: Town Hall, George Street, Luton, LU1 2BQ, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Jennifer Simpson

Contact Email: jennifer.simpson@luton.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1582546680

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
400000.0 GBP
Published
12 Jan 2026, 11:08
Deadline
07 Nov 2025, 17:00
Contract Start
12 Jan 2026, 00:00
Contract End
04 Jan 2031, 23:59
Category
services
CPV
64110000 - Postal services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Royal Mail Group Ltd
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

Postal Services The core requirements for this service shall include but will not be limited to: Collection Services High Volume Services Low to Medium Volume Services Sorted and Unsorted Services Secure Services Undelivered items Delivery timescales (non-secure items) Consumables and equipment

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