The Cabinet decided to approve a direct award to Royal Mail for postal services. This decision was made on 24/09/2026. The Cabinet approved a direct award to Royal Mail for up to 18 months with a value of up to £1,500,000, granted approval to undertake a reprocurement independently or collaboratively at a later date, and delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Resources & Innovation to make decisions regarding the procurement and award of the new contract.