Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council is in the planning stage of a potential procurement for an "Outgoing Mail Solution", classified under the services category. This procurement process is still in its preliminary market engagement phase, intended to inform the Council's options appraisal and specification development. The council is inviting suppliers to express their interest and participate in market engagement activities. Key dates include the submission deadline for responses on 31 May 2025, followed by a demonstration session scheduled for the week commencing 16 June 2025. The session will take place in Northampton, United Kingdom, on Angel Street.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses offering electronic mail and printing services, particularly those capable of providing cost-effective solutions that reduce carbon emissions. Enterprises, specifically small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), that can integrate such services with the existing systems of West Northamptonshire Council are particularly well-positioned to benefit. While participation in the market engagement is optional and does not impact future tendering opportunities, it offers a chance for businesses to align their offerings with the Council's needs and potentially influence future procurement processes.

Planning

Outgoing Mail Solution

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

9th May 2025 12:39:10 PM

Planning Deadline

31st May 2025 22:59:59 PM Expired
Contract Summary

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is undertaking preliminary market engagement in advance of a potential procurement for an Outgoing Mail Solution. This notice invites suppliers to participate in a market engagement exercise to help inform the Council's options appraisal, specification development, and procurement approach. The service will enable the electronic submission of documents for printing, enveloping, and postal dispatch, with options for fully electronic delivery. The solution must be cost-effective, reduce carbon emissions, and integrate with existing Council systems. Please note: this is not a call for competition and does not signify the beginning of a procurement process. Participation or non-participation in this exercise will not be taken into account in any future procurement process.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-050fbe

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

N/A

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Angel Street

Northampton

NN1 1ED

United Kingdom

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Outgoing Mail Solution

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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