Contract awardedFind a TenderPostal services

ID 5831752 - The Provision of Postal Services for the Northern Ireland Civil Service and Participating Bodies

The contract covers the management and delivery of postal services across multiple locations throughout Northern Ireland. The service requires a flexible and responsive operational model to meet the specific requirements of various participating public sector bodies, as detailed in the Mid-Tier Schedule 2 Specification.

Awarded value
£47m
As published
Published
19 February 2026
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Awarded
27 April 2026
Whistl UK Limited
Contract length
36 months
Ends 31 July 2029

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of comprehensive postal and mail delivery services for government departments and public sector bodies across Northern Ireland.

Lifecycle

  1. Publishedon Find a Tender
  2. Contract awardedto Whistl UK Limited
  3. Contract starts
  4. Contract ends

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How it compares

123× the typical postal services contract (£383k).

Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/350282/id-5831752-the-provision-of-postal-services-for-the-northern-ireland-civil-servi
Buyer reference
ID 5831752
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065864
Source
Find a Tender
Last checked
12 October 2026

Department of Finance. ID 5831752 - The Provision of Postal Services for the Northern Ireland Civil Service and Participating Bodies. Contract award, 19 February 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/350282/id-5831752-the-provision-of-postal-services-for-the-northern-ireland-civil-servi (accessed 12 October 2026).