Tender

Mail Fulfilment Services Contract

FIRMUS ENERGY

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Tender

16 Sep 2024 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

Firmus Energy is currently in the tender stage for a Mail Fulfilment Services Contract. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically mail delivery services (CPV code 64121100), with a focus on mailing services (CPV code 79571000). The contract is valued at £1,500,000. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 1st October 2024, and the contract will initially run for three years with an option to extend for an additional two years. This contract involves providing mail fulfilment services for customer billing, invoices, and other essential communications within the UK region of Northern Ireland (UKN0). The procurement method being used is the negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, as dictated by the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 and will be conducted electronically through Firmus Energy's website.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mail fulfilment services. Companies with expertise in reliable and efficient handling of large volumes of mail, including bills, invoices, and customer letters, would be well-suited to compete. The structured procurement process, split into pre-qualification and invitation to negotiate stages, allows businesses to showcase their capabilities progressively. Successful bidders will have the chance to secure a lucrative long-term contract with initial and potential extension terms, enabling substantial business growth and market stability. Companies focusing on innovative mailing solutions and efficiency improvements may find this contract particularly beneficial for expansion within the gas and energy sector.

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Notice Title

Mail Fulfilment Services Contract

Notice Description

firmus energy is looking for Bidders with the experience, skill and technical ability to provide reliable mail fulfilment services to assist in servicing customers of the firmus energy Group.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement process is being conducted in accordance within the negotiated procedure under the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (as amended) which consists of an initial pre-qualification stage and a subsequent invitation to negotiate stage for those Bidders shortlisted following evaluation of PQQ responses. Please note that firmus energy is working to tight timescales for this procurement process and intends to utilise the minimum timescales permitted by the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (as amended). There is very limited scope for amendment to these dates. Bidders should therefore take this into consideration when making their decision to participate in this process. The selected Bidder will provide a variety of mail fulfilment services in respect of the issuing of bills and invoices, customer letters and additional services as may be required by firmus energy from the vendor.

Options: The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with an optional extension for a further 2 year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049b48
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029598-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

64121100 - Mail delivery services

79571000 - Mailing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIRMUS ENERGY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@firmusenergy.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2894427800

Buyer Location

Locality
ANTRIM
Postcode
BT41 4LZ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Antrim and Newtownabbey
Electoral Ward
Antrim Centre
Westminster Constituency
South Antrim

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