Tender

Outbound Communications, Inbound Mail Services & Hybrid Mail Solution

PLACES FOR PEOPLE

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Tender

26 Mar 2024 at 16:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Places for People is seeking a Business Process Outsourcing partner for Outbound Communications, Inbound Mail Services & Hybrid Mail Solution on a national scale. The total contract value is £3,000,000. The tender is classified under Printing and distribution services. The procurement process is an Open procedure, with the tender period closing on 30th April 2024. The contract period is from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2026. The buying organisation, Places for People, is based in Preston, UK.

This tender for Printing and distribution services offers opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs. Businesses specialised in printing, fulfilment, mailing services, and hybrid mail solutions are well-suited to bid for this contract. The flexible and cost-effective nature of the tender provides a chance for business growth in delivering personalised customer correspondence services on a national level. Interested parties should take note of the procurement deadlines and requirements set by Places for People.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Outbound Communications, Inbound Mail Services & Hybrid Mail Solution

Notice Description

Places for People require a total printing and fulfilment service on a NATIONAL basis including the following to deliver a personalised service to Places for People portfolio of Customer Correspondence: *Secure receipt and auto-processing of Places for People data files. *Production of file receipting MI & automated distribution via email *Data-streaming (creating separate files for unique fulfilment requirements) *Printing and enclosing services. *Mailing Services via approved mailing providers (e.g. Royal Mail or Whistl). Will undertake production of the required mailings from a dedicated print facility We require a flexible, secure, and cost-effective Business Process Outsourcing partner to cover ALL elements across outbound communications, inbound mail and a hybrid mail solution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/742571a2-4b25-42b9-b1d0-97786f86313c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLACES FOR PEOPLE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 2YB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
Ashton
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

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