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19 113 Bulk Print Solution for PDF documents

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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04 Nov 2020 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council is seeking bids for the "19 113 Bulk Print Solution for PDF documents" as part of their new shared Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system implementation. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focused on software package and information systems, and is located in the North West of England. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, with the tender process having closed on 26th June 2020. The awarded contract, valued at £28,425, is active and commenced on 2nd November 2020, with an expected end date of 1st November 2025.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in print solutions and related services, particularly those that can handle high-volume printing tasks. Suppliers with experience in managing complex print jobs, such as those involving various types of paper and printing requirements, would be ideal candidates. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process supports their involvement.

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Notice Title

19 113 Bulk Print Solution for PDF documents

Notice Description

Cheshire East and Cheshire West Councils are currently implementing a new shared Enterprise Resource Planning ("ERP") system. Any batch printed output from the new ERP system is in the form of PDF documents saved to a folder, which then need sending to a printer. Examples include: * Payslips * Remittance Advice * Social Care Bills * Invoices * P60 * Purchase Orders * Reminders * Cheques CEC operate a centralised Print Unit which is used to fulfil bulk print requirements for CEC and CWC. The Print Unit are required to print the PDFs produced by the ERP system on their Konica Minolta AccurioPress 6120 high volume printer. This printer has different paper trays with different paper stock. Each type of print job listed above may require different types of paper, and some will be double sided (duplex), some will be single sided.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac0f24a6-5116-48c7-9cc2-8fa9ba0660df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/383080f9-e4c3-406b-9aab-31510e3f6bfb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,425 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,425 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
2 Nov 2020 - 1 Nov 2025 Over 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
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUADIENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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