Tender

Provision of a Hybrid Mail and Digital Communications Solution for Denbighshire County Council

DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

10 Mar 2026 at 16:59

Planning

10 Nov 2025 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

Denbighshire County Council is seeking to procure a hybrid mail and digital communication solution, primarily for its Revenues and Benefits service, with potential usage by additional council teams such as the Sundry Debt and Financial Assessment Teams. The tender, titled "Provision of a Hybrid Mail and Digital Communications Solution for Denbighshire County Council," falls under the industry categories of postal and telecommunications services, software package and information systems, and IT services. It uses an open procurement method and is currently in the tender stage. The contract is set to commence in September 2026, leading to a transition period to ensure the smooth running of business operations. Interested suppliers must submit documentation by 14th April 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 1st April 2026. The contracting process is covered by Welsh devolved regulations and is aimed at services above threshold.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses offering software solutions, IT consulting, and innovative postal services. Companies equipped with out-of-the-box hybrid mail solutions and digital communication technologies that require minimal configuration can thrive in this opportunity. SMEs with a proven track record in similar projects, particularly those experienced in servicing local authority Revenue and Benefit teams, will find themselves well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Opportunities to engage with Denbighshire County Council during the planning phase indicate that the procurement process is open to innovative and modern technological solutions that align with the council's requirements for effective and cost-efficient communications.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Hybrid Mail and Digital Communications Solution for Denbighshire County Council

Notice Description

Denbighshire County Council (The Authority) are looking to procure a hybrid mail and digital communication solution. This is primarily for the Revenues and Benefits service but will also encompass some smaller additional teams, namely Sundry Debt, Court of Protection Team, Financial Assessment Team and Tackling Poverty Campaigns. Additional Council services may also wish to utilise the contract during its duration, but this is not guaranteed. We are seeking a contract to commence in September 2026 to provide a period of transition to ensure the smooth running of business operations. Full details of the project can be found within Proactis: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: This is primarily for the Revenues and Benefits service but will also encompass some smaller additional teams, namely Sundry Debt, Court of Protection Team, Financial Assessment Team and Tackling Poverty Campaigns. Additional Council services may also wish to utilise the contract during its duration, but this is not guaranteed.

Renewal: Initial 3 year contract with the option to extend for 2 years.

Planning Information

We are seeking to understand what is currently available in the market in relation to the above requirements. We are inviting suppliers to provide a breakdown of the key features and functions their system provides and are particularly interested in latest technologies and any innovative approaches to postal and electronic communications. We also intend to invite suppliers to provide system demos, ideally over MS Teams. This is likely to be week commencing 8th December 2025. We are seeking a fully functional, out of the box solution that requires minimal configuration to meet our operational needs and deliver an excellent user experience. We are not looking for a development partner. We are particularly interested in suppliers who have a proven track record of working successfully with Revenue and Benefit teams in other Local Authorities. We do not guarantee that this exercise will result in a procurement exercise. If your organisation can provide a solution that meets the requirements of this notice, please email procurement@denbighshire.gov.uk with a brief overview of your solution no later than 12 noon on Monday 24th November 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ddb0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021518-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-05-10

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
RUTHIN
Postcode
LL15 1YN
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire

Local Authority
Denbighshire
Electoral Ward
Ruthin
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd East

Further Information

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