Award

Hybrid Mail Service 2025-2028

DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

12 Jun 2025 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Dartford Borough Council involves the "Hybrid Mail Service 2025-2028" contract, which has reached the award stage. This service falls under the industry category of printing services (CPV 79810000) and covers the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, utilising a call-off from the CCS framework RM6280. The tendering phase concluded with a deadline on 30th April 2025. Subsequently, the contract, valued at £180,000, commenced on 1st July 2025 and extends until 30th June 2028, with possibilities for future extensions. The awarded contract notice was officially published on 12th June 2025.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for small enterprises specialising in printing and mailing services, given that the process was accessible to SMEs. The contract's utilisation of an online portal for sending mailings to be printed and posted by a third party suggests potential collaborations or subcontracting opportunities for companies adept in digital or physical mail distribution. Businesses that can leverage existing frameworks and demonstrate efficient service delivery in the South East of England would be well-positioned to engage with or support the primary contractor, PSL Print Management Ltd, who was awarded this project.

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Notice Title

Hybrid Mail Service 2025-2028

Notice Description

Use of an online portal to send mailings for printing and posting by a third party. Accessing CCS framework RM6280.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9f35c7b-8733-4504-a42f-e6c98abcab2e
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79810000 - Printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 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
DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dartford Borough Council Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@dartford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA1 1DR
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PSL PRINT MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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