Award

External Printing Services

TORBAY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jun 2021 at 11:09

Tender

09 Jan 2020 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for External Printing Services is being conducted by Torbay Council, based in Torquay, England. This initiative is part of a broader effort to evaluate and improve the management of printing requirements and bulk mail fulfilment. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having been completed with a significant contract value of £5,000,000, and the award was published on 16th June 2021. The contract period runs from 3rd August 2020 to 28th February 2033, with the procurement method employed being an open procedure. This project falls under the services sector, specifically within the printing and related services category with a focus on achieving cost savings and operational efficiencies. The tender was officially closed on 6th March 2020.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in printing, mailing, and related services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their service offerings. With the focus on enhancing efficiencies and cost-effectiveness, companies that specialise in digital printing, photocopying, and mailing services would be particularly well-suited to compete. By participating in such contracts, these businesses can establish long-term relationships with public sector clients, which can significantly contribute to their growth and sustainability in the competitive marketplace.

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Notice Title

External Printing Services

Notice Description

Torbay Council have embarked on a programme to review the way in which all current and future printing requirements and bulk mail fulfilment is managed. The Council is seeking to achieve significant cost savings and increase operational efficiencies through this procurement process and wishes to explore a range of outsourcing options to establish which one delivers the best value. Additional information: In order to provide unrestricted, full, direct and free of charge access to the Tender Documents the Authority is providing the Documents in PDF format in the Opportunities Area of the ProContract e-Tendering portal at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk In order to access amendable versions of the Documents and to submit a response Applicants must be registered as Suppliers on ProContract. Applicants should then express an interest in the opportunity and download the Word and Excel format Documents for completion and submission.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-81948e16-012e-404f-b4c8-730ee1fb1c86
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/413c3692-4c8b-4a8a-81aa-8e73117f94a1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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


CPV Codes

30121000 - Photocopying and thermocopying equipment

79571000 - Mailing services

79800000 - Printing and related services

79811000 - Digital printing services

79821000 - Print finishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
18 Apr 2021 - 18 Apr 2025 4-5 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
TORBAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

AC PRINT

BLAKE ENVELOPES

BRIGHTSEA PRESS

CFH DOCMAIL LTD / PRINT.UK.COM

CIVICA ELECTION SERVICES

CLOC

DELT SHARED SERVICES

DSI BILLING

ENCORE ENVELOPES

MAIL SOLUTIONS

NAGELS

SEVERNPRINT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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