Tender

Trafford Council - Provision of Bulk Printing & Mail Services

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Jun 2023 at 08:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Trafford Council is seeking a supplier to provide bulk printing and mail services for their Exchequer Services department. This involves generating a large volume of paper bills, notifications, and letters, with specific requirements for prompt and efficient despatch. The tender, with an estimated value of £375,025 GBP, is currently active and follows an open procedure procurement method. The deadline for tender submissions is August 4, 2023, with a contract period starting on October 1, 2023, and ending on September 30, 2030.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for printing and courier services businesses to compete for a contract that caters to the local tax and revenue management needs of Trafford Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The suitability criteria indicate that SMEs are well-positioned to engage in this procurement process. Businesses interested in providing efficient and timely printing and mail services in the United Kingdom should consider submitting bids before the deadline.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trafford Council - Provision of Bulk Printing & Mail Services

Notice Description

The Exchequer Services department of Trafford Council are responsible for the collection and the management of local taxes and revenues such as Council Tax, Business Rates, BID (Business Improvement District), Housing Benefit Overpayments and Adult Social Care charges. The department is also responsible for Adult Social Care financial assessments and the assessment and administration of Housing Benefit and various Local Welfare Assistance and Discretionary Schemes. These responsibilities involve the generation of a large volume of paper bills / notifications / letters (280,000 issued in 2022/23) that are printed, folded, enveloped and issued promptly to our customers. This includes daily batches of a variety of document types as well as the bulk issue of documents during our Annual Billing process in February / March each year. Bulk mailings may be required on an ad-hoc basis throughout the year and at short notice as often government announcements of new schemes have very short implementation dates. The department are seeking a supplier to fulfil a printing and mailing service that ensures all items are despatched promptly and efficiently in line with stated 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/a103e030-d034-4399-a571-5e20fa16ecb7
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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

CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,025 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2030 Over 5 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
TRAFFORD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Further Information

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