Award

Mail Room Equipment & Software

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

14 Jul 2022 at 10:49

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Leicestershire County Council, which has awarded a contract titled "Mail Room Equipment & Software" under the goods category. This contract, valued at £60,000, is for the provision of mail room equipment including franking machines and a folder inserter, aimed at enhancing the Council's post room services located at County Hall in Leicester, England. The procurement was executed through a direct award under Lot 2 of the CCS RM6017 Postal Goods, Services and Solutions Framework. The contract commenced on 24th September 2022 and is set to run until 23rd September 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mailing equipment and related software solutions. Companies that can provide innovative mail handling technologies or support services that align with the Council's hybrid working strategy would be well-positioned to compete. With the increasing demand for efficient postal solutions, suppliers capable of delivering modern equipment and upgrades will find potential for growth in this market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mail Room Equipment & Software

Notice Description

This contract is a direct award to Quadient UK Ltd for provision of mail room equipment located within the centralised post room at the Council's main County Hall office site. The equipment consists of: - franking machines - folder inserter - associated equipment/software upgrades to the folder inserter The upgrades will enable post room staff to print QR codes on each mail item, this will allow the post room to print for staff, insert paperwork into the envelop for and frank for each department without staff having to physically come into the office - supporting the Council's hybrid working strategy. The contract has been procured via direct award under Lot 2 (Franking Machines, Mailroom Equipment And Associated Consumables) of the CCS RM6017 Postal Goods, Services and Solutions Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b2cddb1-c31f-45e3-b532-223d338ea2c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22116e9c-b39d-4f1b-86de-6c39105d3832
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30133000 - Mailing equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2022 - 23 Sep 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mark Watts
Contact Email
commissioning.support@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 116 232 3232

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUADIENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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