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Hybrid Mail

Nottinghamshire County Council

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16 Sep 2026 at 16:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Nottinghamshire County Council procured hybrid mail services for delivery across the East Midlands. The requirement covers secure, cloud-hosted printing and mailing, including both ad hoc and bulk work, with electronic notification. In practical terms, the service combines managed print production, physical distribution and digital communication for the council’s outgoing correspondence. The main category is mailing services (CPV 79571000), with printing and distribution also included (CPV 79824000). This is a service requirement rather than a supply of equipment or construction work. Businesses with integrated print-and-mail operations, secure hosted platforms and electronic notification capability would be aligned with the scope. The procurement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

This procurement has been awarded following a direct award procedure. DSI Billing was selected as the supplier on 28 July 2026 for £420,000. The contract runs from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027. The tender submission deadline was 24 July 2026 at 12:00. The published outcome records an active award and a completed tender process. The award covers the full hybrid mail requirement rather than separately identified lots, with the stated contract value applying to the award. The buying route was a direct award rather than an open or multi-stage competition, so the process outcome reflects a contract placed with a named supplier rather than bids evaluated through a competitive tender.

This award demonstrates established council demand for an end-to-end hybrid mail service combining secure hosted technology with reliable print, physical mailing and electronic notification. A credible future competitor would need to manage both ad hoc requests and high-volume production, maintain dependable distribution arrangements across the East Midlands, and connect digital notifications with the physical mailing workflow. Secure handling of council correspondence, operational resilience and the capacity to deliver repeatable service at public-sector scale would be important commercial strengths. The requirement is relevant to print-and-mail specialists, managed communications providers and technology-enabled fulfilment businesses, including SMEs, particularly those able to offer a joined-up platform rather than a standalone printing or postal service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hybrid Mail

Notice Description

Secure, cloud hosted Ad hoc and bulk printing and mailing services with e-notification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d6c68eb0-ee26-4b6e-a29d-663e7627de02
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1de6ca73-7e34-46e0-a4f1-84682835f657
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79571000 - Mailing services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Nottinghamshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DSI BILLING SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

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