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UK Business Mailout - Printing and Postage

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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06 Jan 2021 at 17:31

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "UK Business Mailout - Printing and Postage" was initiated by the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy. This project, classified under the CPV code for printing and delivery services, involves the printing and distribution of 4.9 million letters to various business addresses across the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £2,050,000, was awarded on November 17, 2020, and concluded on July 30, 2021. This procurement took place through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on October 23, 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing and mailing services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale operations. Companies that are well-suited to compete include established printing firms and logistics providers with expertise in mass mail distribution. The extensive volume of work and strict compliance with sector-specific requirements, such as language variations, also suggest a potential advantage for businesses that can demonstrate versatility and capacity to meet diverse client needs.

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Notice Title

UK Business Mailout - Printing and Postage

Notice Description

The printing and posting of 4.9 million letters to business addresses, with variations according to business sector and relevant language requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a62af00-507d-47b8-af4c-155130500c60
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a996a6f-e50a-4fca-a314-aa7ec5ad75d0
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,050,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,050,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2020 - 30 Jul 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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