Tender

Outsourcing Outbound Print & Post Services

L&Q GROUP

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28 Nov 2024 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) is seeking a supplier to provide Outsourcing Outbound Print & Post Services, with the tender classified under the Printing and distribution services industry. The procurement method is a selective, restricted procedure above the threshold. The contract will start on 11th March 2025 and run until 11th March 2028, and all services must be operational before the closure of Cray House in March 2025. The projected volume is over 600,000 units per year, with more than 1000 users across multiple locations, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other international regions. The tender period ends on 2nd January 2025.

This tender offers robust growth opportunities for businesses specialising in printing and postal services. With a significant annual volume and wide geographical scope, it is ideal for companies ready to scale up their operations. The contract is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSE organisations, given its substantial and recurrent nature, ensuring stable business prospects. Companies that can provide integrated solutions for large-scale print and post distribution would be well-positioned to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Outsourcing Outbound Print & Post Services

Notice Description

London & Quadrant Housing Trust ("L&Q") wishes to engage a supplier to provide Outbound Printing & Post Services. This service is intended to replace most if not all existing arrangements. The service needs to be in place and operational before closure of Cray House in March 2025. We estimate that the projected overall annual volume of outbound post will be >600,000 units/yr. There will be >1000 users spread across all geographical locations where L&Q has a presence ("the Services/Goods/Contract"). Additional information: In order to be considered for this contract. Please search for the opportunity using the link provided and read through the documents carefully. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7cf7fc3-ef46-4c38-ac6f-af9d5ebf7695
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed89ae2d-a0ab-4e6a-a7b8-af8c864c4897
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
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

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Mar 2025 - 11 Mar 2028 3-4 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
L&Q GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E15 4PH
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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