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19 097 - Contract for the Provision of Printing, Graphics and Postal Distribution Services for Cheshire East Borough Council Revenues & Benefits Billing Departments (Daily and Annual Billing)

CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

18 Aug 2020 at 14:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire East Borough Council is seeking a contractor for the provision of printing, graphics, and postal distribution services, specifically for its Revenues & Benefits Billing Departments. The tender, titled "19 097 - Contract for the Provision of Printing, Graphics and Postal Distribution Services," has a contract value of £1,400,000 and is classified under postal services and related printing services. The procurement process, which follows an open procedure, has reached the Award stage, with a contract awarded to Latcham Direct Limited on 16 July 2020. The contract is set to commence on 1 October 2020 and will run until 30 September 2027, with associated delivery services based in the North West of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the printing and mailing sectors, to grow their operations by engaging in high-volume public service contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this tender particularly suitable. By offering innovative solutions in secure document handling and distribution, businesses can position themselves effectively to compete for similar future contracts, leveraging their capabilities to service public sector needs efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

19 097 - Contract for the Provision of Printing, Graphics and Postal Distribution Services for Cheshire East Borough Council Revenues & Benefits Billing Departments (Daily and Annual Billing)

Notice Description

The Provision of a third party Print Management Service, to manage the secure transfer of Cheshire East Borough Council data in various formats to then manipulate data, design, print, envelope, pack and distribute via Royal Mail or an equivalent secure postal distribution channel; the various Revenues and Benefits documents required covering Council Tax, Business Rates and Benefits documentation and any additional enclosures as necessary for both Daily and Annual Billing and any other print and/or design related services as required by the Revenues and Benefits Department.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d09217f2-be88-4c40-bd25-ffc4c6f35b17
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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

CPV Codes

64110000 - Postal services

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,210,225 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LATCHAM DIRECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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