We think Royal Mail Group Limited is a Government supplier specialising in
postal activities under universal service obligation.
We are tracking £418,059,268 in total UK government revenue, with £303,272,235 spent by HMRC as the largest purchaser. They have been awarded £23,829,928 in UK government contracts, primarily for postal services (£10,436,600) and post and courier services (£11,755,000). View on Companies House

By department

Top Departments

# Department Total spend
  1. 1

    HMRC

    2020–2026

    £303 Million

    ~£43.3M/yr

  2. 2

    Department for Transport

    2020–2026

    £40.9 Million

    ~£5.8M/yr

  3. 3

    Cabinet Office

    2020–2025

    £19.2 Million

    ~£3.2M/yr

  4. 4

    Royal Borough of Greenwich

    2020–2025

    £5.64 Million

    ~£940.1K/yr

  5. 5

    Sheffield City Council

    2020–2026

    £5.41 Million

    ~£773K/yr

  6. 6

    London Borough of Wandsworth

    2020–2026

    £4.51 Million

    ~£644.6K/yr

  7. 7

    London Borough of Ealing

    2021–2025

    £4.37 Million

    ~£873.8K/yr

  8. 8

    Birmingham City Council

    2023–2024

    £3.39 Million

    ~£1.7M/yr

  9. 9

    Westminster City Council

    2021–2026

    £3.12 Million

    ~£519.6K/yr

  10. 10

    Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

    2020–2026

    £2.5 Million

    ~£356.4K/yr

By organisation

Top Organisations

# Organisation Total spend
  1. 1

    HMRC

    2020–2026

    £303 Million

    ~£43.3M/yr

  2. 2

    Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency

    2020–2026

    £40.8 Million

    ~£5.8M/yr

  3. 3

    Cabinet Office

    2020–2025

    £19.2 Million

    ~£3.2M/yr

  4. 4

    Royal Borough of Greenwich

    2020–2025

    £5.64 Million

    ~£940.1K/yr

  5. 5

    Sheffield City Council

    2020–2026

    £5.27 Million

    ~£752.3K/yr

  6. 6

    London Borough of Wandsworth

    2020–2026

    £4.51 Million

    ~£644.6K/yr

  7. 7

    London Borough of Ealing

    2021–2025

    £4.37 Million

    ~£873.8K/yr

  8. 8

    Birmingham City Council

    2023–2024

    £3.39 Million

    ~£1.7M/yr

  9. 9

    Westminster City Council

    2021–2026

    £3.12 Million

    ~£519.6K/yr

  10. 10

    Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

    2020–2026

    £2.5 Million

    ~£356.4K/yr

By expense area

Top Expense Areas

# Expense area Total spend
  1. 1

    Operational Excellence & Output Mgmt

    HMRC · 2020–2026

    £291 Million

    ~£41.6M/yr

  2. 2

    Operations

    Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency · 2020–2026

    £40.1 Million

    ~£5.7M/yr

  3. 3

    GEOSPATIAL COMMISSION

    Cabinet Office · 2020–2023

    £19.1 Million

    ~£4.8M/yr

  4. 4

    Estates

    HMRC · 2020–2026

    £8.31 Million

    ~£1.2M/yr

  5. 5

    CORPORATE MAIL

    Sheffield City Council · 2020–2026

    £4.68 Million

    ~£668.4K/yr

  6. 6

    Chief Executives

    Royal Borough of Greenwich · 2020–2025

    £3.72 Million

    ~£620.3K/yr

  7. 7

    Customer Services

    HMRC · 2024

    £3.64 Million

  8. 8

    Council Management

    Birmingham City Council · 2023–2024

    £3.39 Million

    ~£1.7M/yr

  9. 9

    Resources Directorate

    London Borough of Wandsworth · 2020–2026

    £3.25 Million

    ~£463.7K/yr

  10. 10

    Revenues and Benefits

    Westminster City Council · 2021–2026

    £3.12 Million

    ~£519.6K/yr

By expense type

Top Expense Types

# Expense type Total spend
  1. 1

    National postal EVAT

    HMRC · 2021–2026

    £271 Million

    ~£45.1M/yr

  2. 2

    Mail Collection/Delivery Costs

    Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency · 2020–2024

    £23.4 Million

    ~£4.7M/yr

  3. 3

    Mail Collection/Deli

    Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency · 2024–2026

    £17.3 Million

    ~£5.8M/yr

  4. 4

    Nat Pst Del Ser(VAT)

    HMRC · 2020–2026

    £13.9 Million

    ~£2M/yr

  5. 5

    EXP - PURCHASE OF GOODS/SERVICES - MARKETING & MEDIA - MONITORING SERVICES

    Cabinet Office · 2022–2023

    £11.7 Million

    ~£5.8M/yr

  6. 6

    Royal mail postage

    HMRC · 2021

    £8.28 Million

  7. 7

    EXP - PURCHASE OF GOODS/SERVICES - GEOSPATIAL DATA SERVICES - CAPITAL

    Cabinet Office · 2021

    £6.37 Million

  8. 8

    Courier Services

    HMRC · 2021–2026

    £6.05 Million

    ~£1M/yr

  9. 9

    Postage - Royal Mail

    Royal Borough of Greenwich · 2020–2025

    £5.53 Million

    ~£921.4K/yr

  10. 10

    POSTAGE & DELIVERY

    Sheffield City Council · 2020–2026

    £5.26 Million

    ~£751.7K/yr

Recent Payments
Date Buyer Amount Expense Area Expense Type
2026-06-29 £510 Adult Social Care Goods Received/Invoice Recd A/c
2026-06-29 £828 E&C Mail Services
2026-06-24 £10,983 E&C Mail Services
2026-06-24 £509 E&C Mail Services
2026-06-22 £588 Adult Social Care Goods Received/Invoice Recd A/c
2026-06-22 £549 Adult Social Care Goods Received/Invoice Recd A/c
2026-06-15 £6,550 CEX Mail Services
2026-06-15 £525 Adult Social Care Goods Received/Invoice Recd A/c
2026-06-12 £662 CORPORATE MAIL POSTAGE & DELIVERY
2026-06-12 £22,166 CORPORATE MAIL POSTAGE & DELIVERY
2026-06-11 £463 TRUST Balance Sheet Codes 20011
2026-06-11 £463 TRUST Balance Sheet Codes 32110
2026-06-10 £278 CORPORATE MAIL POSTAGE & DELIVERY
2026-06-10 £4,138 E&C Mail Services
2026-06-08 £510 Adult Social Care Goods Received/Invoice Recd A/c
2026-06-08 £489 CORPORATE MAIL POSTAGE & DELIVERY
2026-06-08 £9,959 CEX Mail Services
2026-06-08 £505 Adult Social Care Goods Received/Invoice Recd A/c
2026-06-05 £242 TRUST Balance Sheet Codes 20533
2026-06-05 £219 TRUST Balance Sheet Codes 20533

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the latest payment data available for Royal Mail Group Limited?

The most recent payment data we have available for Royal Mail Group Limited is from June 2026. Government departments and public bodies typically publish their spending data on a monthly or quarterly basis.

How has Royal Mail Group Limited's government income changed over time?

Royal Mail Group Limited's government income has decreased over time. In 2026, they received £35,517,149, compared to £84,044,196 in 2025 - a decrease of 57.7%.

How much has Royal Mail Group Limited received from the UK government?

Royal Mail Group Limited has received a total of £418,059,268 from UK government organizations according to our records. This income comes from 54 government buyers.

Which government departments buy from Royal Mail Group Limited?

The top government departments buying from Royal Mail Group Limited are HMRC (£303,272,235), Department for Transport (£40,863,193), and Cabinet Office (£19,189,774).

Company Details

Company Number
04138203
Status
Active
Incorporated
2001-01-10
Type
Private Limited Company
Accounts
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