Planning

Market Consultation; Provision of printing, graphics and postal distribution Cheshire East Council'sRevenues and Benefits services and the use of a Hybrid Mail solution for single letters

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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Planning

02 Sep 2019 at 11:40

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire East Council is initiating a market consultation for the provision of printing, graphics, and postal distribution services for its Revenues and Benefits departments, alongside a Hybrid Mail solution for single letters. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement deadline set for 20 September 2019. The relevant industry category includes printed materials and postal services. Interested suppliers can find supporting documents and available meeting slots for engagement on The Chest e-tendering portal, with procurement intended to commence in early 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in print and postal services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that provide innovative document design and graphic services. Companies that can demonstrate experience with local authorities or have a strong understanding of the requirements for communication with Council Tax and Business Rates debtors will be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with the council during the consultation meetings can also provide valuable insights into potential enhancements to existing service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Consultation; Provision of printing, graphics and postal distribution Cheshire East Council'sRevenues and Benefits services and the use of a Hybrid Mail solution for single letters

Notice Description

Cheshire East Council is looking to host market engagement meetings prior to procuring two contracts for therevenues and benefits departments print and postal services. Draft Specifications, available meeting slots and supporting documentsare available on The Chest e-tendering portal at: www.the-chest.org.uk - Project ID DN432206. Each session will be no longer than 45minutes and consist of a presentation and question and answer session.The presentation should include; showcasing of your document design and graphic services, reference your understanding of the variousnotices issued to Council Tax and Business Rates debtors, reference to nudge theory, suggested amendments/improvements to our payment reminder notice (to make clearer and more customer friendly) and examples ofwork undertaken with other Local Authorities and the outcome. The meeting will consist of a panel of staff thatare representing, Council Tax, Business Rates, Benefits and Systems Services. Deadline for interest is the 20/09/19 or when all slots have been filled as they will be allocated on a first come first served basis. The Council intends to procure in early 2020, but makes no guarantees that this PIN will result in a procurementas requirements may change. This is not a pre-qualification/selection process, but an opportunity for the Councilto explore options available in the market. Lot 1 Daily and Annual Billing documents required covering Council Tax, Business Rates and Benefits. Lot 2 Hybrid print and post service for the Revenues and Benefits departments

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9972ec2e-47d2-4a2d-b141-ccc961862a07
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Sep 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST 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

Further Information

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