Award

Call Off Contract for Council Tax Notifications and Postal Services

GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

13 Feb 2025 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

Guildford Borough Council has successfully completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Call Off Contract for Council Tax Notifications and Postal Services." The tender falls under the postal services related to letters and printing services industry category. The procurement was carried out via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £60,000, covers the printing and posting services for annual council tax bills, benefits, and rent letters to be delivered to GU2 4BB. The contract period runs from 20th January 2025 to 19th January 2026, with the award being confirmed on 18th December 2024.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specializing in printing and postal services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as Guildford Borough Council is open to working with such entities. Companies with the capability to handle large-scale printing and distribution efficiently would be well-suited to compete in this type of procurement. CFH Docmail Ltd, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, showcasing the potential for businesses that meet the tender requirements to secure significant public sector contracts and foster growth.

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Notice Title

Call Off Contract for Council Tax Notifications and Postal Services

Notice Description

Printing and posting services for annual council tax bills, benefits, LCTS notifications and annual rent letters.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21794019-1353-43ab-bceb-6c0addaa80c3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

64112000 - Postal services related to letters

79810000 - Printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 19 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@guildford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01483505050

Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU2 4BB
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
St Nicolas
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CFH DOCMAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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