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Hybrid Mail Solution & Bulk Printing for South Staffordshire District Council (SSDC) - Mini-Competition via Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework Agreement for Postal Service & Solutions RM6280

SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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07 Oct 2025 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

South Staffordshire District Council is inviting suppliers to participate in a tender for the provision of hybrid mail solutions and bulk printing services. This procurement process is a mini-competition via the Crown Commercial Service Framework Agreement for Postal Service & Solutions (RM6280) specifically under Lot 6, Hybrid Mail. The anticipated contract, valued at £500,000, seeks to service the entire council with an emphasis on the Revenues and Benefits team. The procurement adopts an open procedure method, and the tender stage is currently active. Key dates include a tender submission deadline on 6th November 2025, followed by the start of the award period and bid opening on the same day. The contract will commence on 1st April 2026 and potentially run until 31st March 2030, covering the South Staffordshire District area, classified under the industrial category of mailing and related services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mailing and printing services to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Companies that are part of the Crown Commercial Services Framework and experienced in delivering large-scale mail solutions are particularly well-positioned to benefit from this competition. With a projected volume of 160,000 items per annum, the contract offers a stable workflow over several years, enhancing business growth and continuity. Additionally, the sizeable contract value and potential contract extensions further provide robust business opportunities for firms seeking to secure long-term partnerships with public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

Hybrid Mail Solution & Bulk Printing for South Staffordshire District Council (SSDC) - Mini-Competition via Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework Agreement for Postal Service & Solutions RM6280

Notice Description

South Staffordshire District Council (SSDC/the Council) is a district council within the county of Staffordshire. The Council is seeking to appoint a supplier for the provision of hybrid mail solutions for a period of up to 4 years. The Council currently has a contract for the provision of hybrid mail solutions for an approximate volume of 160,000 items per annum. The Council is seeking a new contract in hybrid mail solutions for services across the whole of the Council with the majority of the anticipated work coming from the Revenues and Benefits team.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a further competition from the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement for Postal Service & Solutions RM6280, Lot 6 Hybrid Mail, therefore, competition is limited to those suppliers who have been awarded to this agreement.

Options: The initial period is 01/04/2026 to 31/03/2028 with two optional 12-month extension periods to 31/03/2029 & 31/03/2030.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a9e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063010-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79571000 - Mailing services

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 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
SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nathaniel Taylor
Contact Email
nathaniel.taylor@staffordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1785854658

Buyer Location

Locality
CODSALL
Postcode
WV8 1PX
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG24 Staffordshire CC

Local Authority
South Staffordshire
Electoral Ward
Codsall
Westminster Constituency
Kingswinford and South Staffordshire

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