Award

Print to Post/Hybrid Mail

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

29 Jan 2020 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Print to Post/Hybrid Mail" services, initiated by Somerset County Council, is now complete. This tender involved managing the entire process for print and mail, with a value of £681,000. The contract, classified under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and "Postal services," has a contract period from 1st December 2019 to 30th November 2022. The tender period ended on 29th July 2019, and the council is based in Taunton, South West, United Kingdom. It followed an open procurement method, allowing broader participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in postal services, print management, and mailing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were well-suited to participate in this procurement. Companies that can offer innovative hybrid mail solutions or efficient bulk postal services would find this a valuable opportunity to grow their business and establish a partnership with a prominent local authority.

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Notice Title

Print to Post/Hybrid Mail

Notice Description

Services for managing the 'end to end' process for print and mail covering the 'Hybrid Mail' solution. This includes operating: * Bulk postal mailings and critical postal mail * Bulk emailing * Other postal mail volumes where standard letters/documents are used * Letters generated in Council premises and remotely, i.e. staff working from home

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7121c5a-8423-400a-8409-67c927c6f423
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b316784d-040a-4c9b-ad97-071a9776f648
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

64110000 - Postal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£681,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£681,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2019 - 30 Nov 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Paul Marriott
Contact Email
pmarriott@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYNERTEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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