Tender

HDC Commercialisation of Document Centre

HUNTINGDONSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS

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Tender

18 Sep 2017 at 15:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Huntingdonshire District Councils is initiating a procurement process for the contract titled "HDC Commercialisation of Document Centre." This process falls within the printing services industry and aims to establish a joint venture for developing and commercialising print and related services. The tender period will close on 19 October 2017, and the contract is projected to start on 1 March 2018, with a duration of five years and the possibility for a two-year extension. The project is estimated at £4,200,000 and involves the region of East of England, particularly centred in Huntingdon.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on printing services, particularly those with expertise in commercial partnerships and joint ventures. Companies that can deliver innovative solutions in print marketing, cost-efficient services, and those capable of expanding into the public sector will find this tender aligns with their strategic goals. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as the procurement process is designed to support diverse business growth within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HDC Commercialisation of Document Centre

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to let a five year contract with a further extension of 2 years with a single provider for the formation of a joint venture company to facilitate the commercial development and expansion of a range of print and related services currently provided by the HDC Document Centre. The main drivers for the formation of a joint venture have been to identify potential ways to: 1. reduce the cost of this service to the Council 2. develop increased income from 'external' customers 3. more effectively market and sell specialist services 4. bring in additional resources and skills from a commercial operator The proposed joint venture company will establish a commercial partnership with the aim of: * Developing a commercial relationship with an experienced external partner who offers most advantageous balance of risk and reward. * Establishing a trading entity that will harness existing strengths of both HDC and a commercial partner, and provide a clear commercial focus for the future. * Enabling the joint venture company to offer a range of products, services and expertise that are well matched to the predicted development of the print market (eg: on demand, short run, variable print). * Building on the current specialisms of the Document Centre to develop a wider customer base in the public sector. The process will be Competitive Procedure with Negotiation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6b7ba27e-5629-43c3-b5a0-30263c266518
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05ce84a2-15cd-493a-b915-0d0751d575e1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79810000 - Printing services

79820000 - Services related to printing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2023 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HUNTINGDONSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE29 3TN
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Huntingdon North
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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