Award

Provision of a Printing, Binding, Enveloping and Mailing Service

INVERCLYDE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Aug 2021 at 09:45

Tender

05 May 2021 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Inverclyde Council is currently engaged in a public procurement for a contract titled "Provision of a Printing, Binding, Enveloping and Mailing Service". This opportunity falls under the services industry, specifically classified as mailing services (CPV 79571000). The procurement method chosen for this contract is an open procedure, and the key dates include a bid submission deadline on 7 June 2021, with the contract period expected to run from 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2023, inclusive of extension options until August 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in printing and mailing services, particularly those with the capability to deliver high-quality production under tight deadlines. Companies that have experience in servicing various public sector clients, especially those located in the UK, will find this contract appealing. For suppliers with the necessary certifications in quality and environmental management, as well as those capable of meeting specific delivery requirements across multiple locations, this tender is well-suited for competitive bids.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Printing, Binding, Enveloping and Mailing Service

Notice Description

Inverclyde Council are looking for a high quality provider of Printing , Enveloping & Mailing Service. Contractors will be expected to supply and deliver to Inverclyde Council a wide range of Printing, Enveloping and Mailing Services from single to full colour with a variety of finishes. Suppliers will be expected to deliver within very tight lead times and will also be expected to deliver to multiple locations throughout the council area and deal with multiple internal customers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Open Tender Procedure for the Provision of a Printing, Binding, Enveloping and Mailing Service. Additional information: Please refer to Tender Documents

Renewal: The period of the contract shall be 1st September 2021 - 31st August 2023, with option to extend until 31st August 2024 with a further option to extend until 31st August 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ad63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018861-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79571000 - Mailing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,086 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
The contract period is - 1st September 2021 - 31st August 2023, with option to extend until 31st August 2024 with a further option to extend until 31st August 2025. If both extension options are utilised then Inverclyde Councils timescale for retender will be estimated around May 2025.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INVERCLYDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
angela.rodgers@inverclyde.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1475712364

Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LX
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRITIQOM

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