Royal Mail postage contract
Harrow Council is working with other boroughs to re-procure its Royal Mail postage contract, following an extension that expired in September 2026.
Harrow Council is committed to collaborating with other London boroughs to re-procure its Royal Mail postage contract, following the expiry of an extension in September 2026. The council's Cabinet approved a £550,000 contract increase in July 2025 to maintain services until that date.
The Royal Mail contract covers postal services for the council's Post Room and third-party suppliers, including those for Revenues & Benefits and Parking. The Cabinet's decision in July 2025 ensured sufficient funds were available for the expected volume of outbound postage.
Key facts
- Harrow Council's Royal Mail contract extension maintained services until September 2026. Source
- Harrow Council's Cabinet approved a £550,000 increase to the Royal Mail contract in July 2025. Source
- The Cabinet committed to collaborate with other London boroughs to re-procure the contract. Source
- The Royal Mail contract covers the council's Post Room and third-party suppliers. Source
- The contract increase was for the expected volume of outbound postage. Source
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