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Provision of a Printing, Binding, Enveloping, Mailing & e-Billing Service

Inverclyde Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jun 2025 at 14:44

Award Notice
Tender

04 Apr 2025 at 15:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Inverclyde Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of a comprehensive Printing, Binding, Enveloping, Mailing, and e-Billing service. The contract, identified by CPV code 79571000 under mailing services, has been awarded to Critiqom Ltd. It represents a valuable opportunity within the services category in the Inverclyde region (UKM83). The procurement stage has concluded with an active award, and the contract is effective as of 16th June 2025. The process followed an open procedure under legal basis directive 32014L0024, with a procurement value of £139,484.67. The service is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2025, concluding on 31st August 2027, with an option for extension until August 2029.

This tender opens significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in document management and mailing solutions. Companies with capabilities in printing, mailing, and digital billing, including SMEs with expertise in handling a range of printing tasks, could benefit immensely by aligning themselves for future tenders. The contract demands timely delivery across multiple locations in Inverclyde, implying a strategic advantage for businesses capable of demonstrating operational scale and efficiency, including innovation in service delivery and sustainability practices. Subcontracting opportunities are also viable, given the contract's scope and periodic renewal possibilities, making it a lucrative option for businesses aiming to expand in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Printing, Binding, Enveloping, Mailing & e-Billing Service

Notice Description

Award notification for the Provision of a Printing, Binding, Enveloping, Mailing & e-Billing Service for Inverclyde Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award notification for the below requirement: Inverclyde Council is seeking a high-quality provider of Printing, Binding, Enveloping, Mailing, and e-Billing services. The appointed contractor will be required to supply and deliver a wide range of services, from single to full-colour print, with various finishing options. Suppliers must be capable of meeting tight deadlines, delivering to multiple locations across the Council area, and liaising with a range of internal departments. Additional information: Please refer to Tender Documents

Renewal: The period of the contract shall be 1st September 2025 - 31st August 2027, with option to extend until 31st August 2028 with a further option to extend until 31st August 2029

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fd89
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032638-2025
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
£139,484 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
The contract period is - 1st September 2025 - 31st August 2027, with option to extend until 31st August 2028 with a further option to extend until 31st August 2029. If both extension options are utilised then Inverclyde Councils timescale for retender will be estimated around May 2029.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Inverclyde Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LX
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

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