Award

Direct Award via CCS RM6017 Framework via Lot 7 for Council's Printing and Issuing of Council Tax Bills etc.

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

11 Jan 2022 at 10:42

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has successfully completed a direct award contract for the printing and issuing of annual Council Tax Bills and related notifications, valued at £1,000,000. This procurement falls under the printed matter and related products industry category and was initiated via the Crown Commercial Services RM6017 Framework, specifically Lot 7. The contract period began on 1st October 2021 and is set to conclude on 30th September 2027. The initial tender period ended on 1st September 2021, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations to issue Council Tax Bills in a timely manner to avoid potential financial penalties.

This contract offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the printing and postal services sector, particularly those experienced in handling public sector contracts. Businesses with capabilities in efficiently producing and distributing printed materials, especially those focusing on transactional printing, would be well-positioned to benefit from similar future tenders by Durham County Council. The established relationship with the current supplier, CFH Docmail Limited, may suggest a competitive landscape, thereby encouraging bids that offer innovative solutions or enhanced service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Award via CCS RM6017 Framework via Lot 7 for Council's Printing and Issuing of Council Tax Bills etc.

Notice Description

The Council conducted a Direct Award via the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Postal, Goods, Services and Solutions Framework (RM6017) via Lot 7 for the Council's Printing and Issue of Personalised Annual Council Tax Bills, Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction Scheme Notifications. The Council has a statutory obligation to ensure that the Council Tax Bills are issued on time and within specified timescales otherwise the Council could incur financial penalties for not conforming to the fulfilment of those statutory requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a628549-d1b3-4b08-acec-956d3a919d35
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CFH DOCMAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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