# Franking machine rental and postage

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Bedford Borough Council.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Bedford Borough Council](/buyers/bedford-borough-council/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [QUADIENT UK LIMITED](/suppliers/quadient-uk/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £1,525,974
- Tender value: £1,525,974
- Award date: 28 April 2025
- Published: 28 April 2025
- Contract start: 28 April 2025
- Contract end: 27 April 2031
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 2071f72d-a701-4186-b503-bc23e0d265e2-842540
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aabbee2c-e593-4cf1-891c-d5d8fa63f285

## Description

Comprising the rental of a franking machine on a 6 year lease plus associated postage costs\. CCS Framework RM6280 Lot 1\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2071f72d-a701-4186-b503-bc23e0d265e2-842540)