Award

Transactional Print

THE STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED

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Award

07 Jun 2023 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of Transactional Print and Mailing Solution was conducted by The Student Loans Company Limited located in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The title of the tender was "Transactional Print", falling under the services industry category. The procurement stage was completed through a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The deadline for the tender was on 30th April 2023.

This tender for Transactional Print and Mailing Solution presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in printing services, mailing solutions, and related services. Businesses with expertise in managing print quality, delivering services as per requirements, and demonstrating social value are well-suited to compete in this tender. The procurement method utilised a mini-competition through an existing framework, offering a chance for suppliers to showcase capabilities and innovative solutions in the field.

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Notice Title

Transactional Print

Notice Description

Provision of Transactional Print and Mailing Solution

Lot Information

Lot 1

Transactional Print and Mailing Solution will include but is not limited to: a)Transactional Print: is the printing of multiple transactions for each customer along with the fixed line details like name and address. All Transactional Print Jobs are defined by the Production Specifications and will be sent to the Suppliers as pre-composed files. b)Mailing Service: is the mailing of completed individual letters and mailing packs via SLC's nominated supplier(s). Please note: Mailmark cannot be sprayed on the letter, it must be on the outer envelope. Transactional Print and Mailing Solution is as defined in the Statement of Requirements Document, includes but is not limited to: Print: *Product specification *Management and delivery of print requirements and associated services *Procurement of products and services *Digital asset management *Supply chain management Associated Services: *Stock management *Paper management *Logistics *Warehousing *Fulfilment *Desktop publishing *Creative *Artwork *Testing Print & Return *Hybrid mail Print Procurement and Warehousing solution to include Stock List Print Items: *These Recurring non-personalised print jobs e.g. Inserts *These will appear on the SLC Product specifications as inserts only *These will appear on the Stock list as inserts

Options: Option to extend the contract for an additional 1 x 12 month period

Procurement Information

The procurement exercise took the form of a mini-competition utilising an existing framework, RM6170 Print Management Services Lot 2, put in place by Crown Commercial Services, this framework was awarded in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d48b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016213-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79810000 - Printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,100,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial_mailbox@slc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413062000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 7JD
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PARAGON CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONS (LONDON ) LITD.

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