Tender

Print and Distribution of Customer Account Literature

MERSEYTRAVEL

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Tender

14 Feb 2018 at 11:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Merseytravel, a transport authority based in Liverpool, seeking a suitable supplier for the "Print and Distribution of Customer Account Literature." This tender falls within the services category of printed matter and is currently in the Tender stage. It was published on 14th February 2018 and has a tender deadline of 16th March 2018. The contract period spans from 21st June 2018 to 21st June 2020, with a total value of £256,000. The procurement method used is a selective or restricted procedure.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in printing, communications, and digital solutions. Companies adept at managing customer mailings, including printed and electronic distribution, will find themselves well-suited to compete. Additionally, those with experience in adhering to UK Data Protection regulations and offering innovative cost-efficient solutions in print and design will be particularly advantageous in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Print and Distribution of Customer Account Literature

Notice Description

A suitable supplier is sought to assist in the production and distribution of Merseytravel Customer Mailings. Thiswill include communications by post, and digital communications via email and SMS format. The scope of works is to cover the transactional print or the electronic production and distribution of FastTag Account Statements, personalised Renewal letters and personalised Renewal Application Forms in someinstances. Flexibility will be required around volumes which vary month on month, and the options around electronicmailing would be welcomed as would other digital communication methods. The source data will be supplied via secure email (SFTP) or via secure site download in csv, txt, mail merge incompliance with UK Data Protection Legislation and General Data Protection Regulations 2018. The supplier will prepare base templates and sort data for postal distribution or electronic distribution. Thedespatch of which will be split over several individual cycles throughout the calendar month details of which willbe specified by Merseytravel. Merseytravel will require confirmation of delivery from each communication method to include volumes of anyundelivered mailings (postal and electronic) and the ability to view and download any mailings sent within thelast 12 month period, to assist in the event of query and for quality control purposes. The supplier will be responsible for the management of base paper stocks and the laser print production ofbase stationery and machineable window envelopes (return address printed on reverse) along with the designand production of electronic mailing templates and attachments in accordance with Merseytravel's detailedspecification and requirements. Merseytravel require regular industry updates and advice in terms of cost efficiency options, print, design andformatting, ink, paper and postal charges and electronic solutions. Procurement documents and submissions via www.the-chest.org.uk reference DN316110.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbeea110-e7fa-464f-b85a-6cb746f0b145
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£256,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jun 2018 - 21 Jun 2020 2-3 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
MERSEYTRAVEL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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