Tender

Print and Post

BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 16:02

Summary of the contracting process

Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council are seeking suppliers for a public procurement contract titled "Print and Post," categorized under printing and delivery services. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with the tender period ending on 24th March 2025. This project involves the provision of both standard bulk printing and post services, as well as bespoke printing requirements. The contract is set to commence on 1st July 2025 and will last for an initial term of 36 months, with the possibility of extension by up to an additional 24 months, potentially ending on 30th June 2030. The councils are located in Ipswich, within the UKH14 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the printing and related services industry, particularly those skilled in bulk printing, bespoke printing, and hybrid mail solutions. Potential suppliers will need to meet the suitability criteria specified in the tender documents and should be capable of delivering high-quality, personalized print materials and effective distribution. SMEs and larger companies with experience in digital and physical mail solutions, print distribution, and finishing services such as comb binding or lamination, are well-positioned to capitalize on this contract, driving business growth and establishing long-term relationships with two prominent local authorities.

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Notice Title

Print and Post

Notice Description

Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council are inviting suppliers to tender for the provision of Print and Post across both councils, with the potential for a hybrid mail solution. As part of Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Councils' ongoing commitment to drive efficiencies across our workforces, we are seeking suppliers to support in the delivery of this service which will be split into two separate lots. Lot 1 being a standard bulk printing and post requirement and Lot 2 for our more bespoke printing requirements. We are looking to implement this service by 1st July 2025 (This could be subject to change), with an initial contract term of 36 months and an option to extend by up to a further 24 months. Further details can be found in the My Tenders area of this website, by selecting the view details button for this project.

Lot Information

Print and Post-Standard Bulk Printing

The Contractor will provide the required service for our standard bulk printing requirements, including various elements in relation to Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council, and may include:* annual and in-year personalised invoices.* annual and in-year personalised letters. * annual and in-year personalised forms.(This on occasions may include inserts)

Renewal: This includes a contract extension period of up to a further 24 months taking the final expiry to 30/06/2030.

Print and Post-Bespoke Printing

In addition to the standard letters and invoicing Babergh District Council & Mid Suffolk District Councils require newsletters, agenda and bespoke items, some with additional finishing requirements including comb binding or lamination.* various annual and in-year newsletters.* various in-year Council committee agendas.* personalised and ad hoc marketing materials including posters* Compilation of multiple items in 'packages' matched on common factors.* The option to develop e-comms methods of mail delivery and tracking

Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further 24 months with a final end date of the 30/06/2030

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e72f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006947-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

79810000 - Printing services

79811000 - Digital printing services

79820000 - Services related to printing

79821000 - Print finishing services

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

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