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19 097 The Provision of Printing, Graphics and Postal Distribution Services for Cheshire East Borough CouncilRevenues & Benefits Billing Departments (Daily and Annual Billing)

CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Feb 2020 at 08:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cheshire East Borough Council focuses on the provision of printing, graphics, and postal distribution services for its Revenues and Benefits Billing Departments. The tender, identified as "19 097", has an estimated value of £1,400,000 and falls under the postal services and printing categories. Located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, this open procedure tender is currently active and has a submission deadline of 24 March 2020. The contract period is set to commence on 1 May 2020 and extend until 30 September 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in print management, postal services, and related sectors. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their capabilities may align well with the Council's requirements for managing secure data transfer and distribution. Companies that specialise in design, printing, and logistics could find this contract particularly beneficial for growth and expansion in the public sector.

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Notice Title

19 097 The Provision of Printing, Graphics and Postal Distribution Services for Cheshire East Borough CouncilRevenues & Benefits Billing Departments (Daily and Annual Billing)

Notice Description

The Provision of a third party Print Management Service, to manage the secure transfer of Cheshire East Council data in various formats to then manipulate data, design, print, envelope, pack and distribute via Royal Mail or an equivalent secure postal distribution channel; the various Revenues and Benefits documents required covering Council Tax, Business Rates and Benefits documentation and any additional enclosures as necessary for both Daily and Annual Billing and any other print and/or design related services as required by the Revenues and Benefits Department. This procurement exercise will be conducted on Cheshire East Borough Council's electronic Contract and Tender Management System at the www.the-chest.org.uk Organisations wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and provide additional required information through the Contract and Tender Management System. Expressions of interest must be by way of completion and return of the Invitation to Tender ('ITT') (in accordance with the requirements set out in the ITT) by the date and time specified. If you have any technical problems with The Contract and Tender Management System please contact the help-desk on: ProcontractSuppliers@proactis.com or 0330 005 0352. In order to participate, providers must register, complete and upload completed documentation and submit this via the Chest at the link provided in this notice. The project reference on The Chest is DN462921. The values given in this notice are only estimations - the Council gives no guarantee or warranty or makes any representation as to the accuracy of any indicative values.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d5525a05-21e4-482f-a63b-c4b672b1767b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d380fa25-cf72-41df-9672-2d7fd3acaf1b
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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


CPV Codes

64110000 - Postal services

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2020 - 30 Sep 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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