Planning

Digital Mail Early Engagement

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

26 Jul 2022 at 15:50

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

25 Jul 2022 at 14:08

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Lambeth is conducting a procurement process titled "Digital Mail Early Engagement" aimed at identifying a service provider for a hybrid post contract, covering both incoming and outgoing mail requirements. This opportunity arises as the current contract is set to expire on 31st May 2023. The planning stage of this procurement includes an engagement deadline on 19th August 2022, providing interested parties the chance to submit responses detailing their experience and proposed solutions to Lambeth Council's needs. The project falls under the printed matter and related products category, with associated classifications including postal and telecommunications services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in postal solutions, digital mail services, and integrated communication systems. Companies offering innovative technologies and processes for managing hybrid post solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete. Smaller enterprises with relevant experience are encouraged to respond, potentially allowing them to expand their market footprint and collaborate with a local authority committed to improving its mail operations through cutting-edge solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Mail Early Engagement

Notice Description

Lambeth Council made the move to a Digital Mail solution for inbound and outbound post back in 2018. The current contract is due to end 31st May 2023. The Council is looking to undertake a procurement process to identify a service provider to provide a hybrid post contract to cover both our incoming and outgoing post requirements. It is proposed for both Inbound and Outbound post to be delivered as part of a of single integrated contract. The Council wish to understand from experts in the market the processes and technologies utilised that would meet the Council's requirements for a single integrated inbound / outbound hybrid post solution. The information provided will inform the Council's business planning, potential planned solutions and future procurement activity. We invite you to respond to our Request for Information for the proposed Contract opportunity by 12 noon Friday 19 August 2022, emailing your response to Ashi Bawa at abawa@lambeth.gov.uk - providing information on the following: 1. Details of your previous experience in delivering a single integrated inbound / outbound hybrid post solution to similar sized organisations / local authorities. 2. An outline of the processes and technologies that your organisation utilise for the delivery a single integrated inbound / outbound hybrid post solution, detailing any 3rd parties used 3. Provision of access for the Council to a test site for your solution 4. Details of any innovative practices / technologies / considerations that should be factored to enable efficient delivery of a single integrated inbound / outbound hybrid post solution. Your emailed response should be in MS Word format no longer than 4 A4 sides (Arial font size 11, single spacing). Contact: Ashi Bawa, abawa@lambeth.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a944286f-30bb-4384-bb5a-ccd25579f36e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd4135de-7971-44fe-8a9f-2230281997c8
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

48 - Software package and information systems

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

48000000 - Software package and information systems

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

72212223 - Electronic mail software development services

72412000 - Electronic mail service provider

79811000 - Digital printing services

79999100 - Scanning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Aug 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW2 1EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Brixton Acre Lane
Westminster Constituency
Clapham and Brixton Hill

Further Information

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