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Blaby District Council - Further Competition under ESPO RM6280 Postal Services and Solutions Lot 6 Hybrid Mail, Digital and Transformational Communications

WELLAND PROCUREMENT

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18 Dec 2024 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

Blaby District Council has completed the award stage of their procurement process for Hybrid Mail, Digital, and Transformational Communications services under the ESPO RM6280 Postal Services and Solutions Lot 6. Welland Procurement served as the buying organisation with the primary objective to oversee production, printing, and distribution of all outgoing mail for the council. The tender, valued at £375,000, falls under the 'Printed matter and related products' and 'Office-support services' industry categories. Key dates include the contract start date of 13 November 2024 and completion by 30 November 2029, with CFH Limited awarded the contract to fulfil these services across England.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in mail services seeking to broaden their client base and service range. The contract’s key objectives, such as reducing mailing costs, enhancing efficiency, and innovating communication methods, provide an ideal platform for large-scale suppliers with robust logistical capabilities and a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in communication services. This engagement will help businesses demonstrate their expertise in handling large volumes of mail with increased efficiency, transparency, and security.

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Notice Title

Blaby District Council - Further Competition under ESPO RM6280 Postal Services and Solutions Lot 6 Hybrid Mail, Digital and Transformational Communications

Notice Description

The Council invited further competition responses for the supply of goods and services in respect of Hybrid Mail Services for ALL outgoing mail (bulk and ad hoc) for Blaby District Council. The objectives of this contract are: The Council wishes to appoint a provider or providers to enter into a contract to assume overall responsibility for the production (printing and enclosing) and distribution (post) of all outgoing printed letters. Other key objectives include but are not limited to: Free up valuable staff from mailing activity. Minimise transportation costs incurred by the current mail delivery process by saving on fuel costs, handling costs and carbon emissions. Increased transparency and document integrity. Faster communications to the recipient in the quickest time possible. Eliminate/reduce investment on associated equipment costs. Improve efficiency of process. Improve security of mailing. Improve cost controls (incl. itemised billing with a breakdown to user or Business Unit level); Improve control over corporate image and branding. Blaby District Council wanted to collaborate with providers willing to accept change and eager to innovate new ways of communicating.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1387b36c-fe71-4d96-ba38-0b40ad932062
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16572c57-0c07-41fb-88f2-7087064dea45
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

79500000 - Office-support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£102,574 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELLAND PROCUREMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MELTON MOWBRAY
Postcode
LE13 1GH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CFH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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