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Provision of Postal Services National Framework (Scotland) - Lot 1 Physical and Hybrid Mail

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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15 Jun 2020 at 00:00

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15 Jun 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently overseeing a procurement process for the "Provision of Postal Services National Framework (Scotland)", which includes two lots: Lot 1 for Physical and Off Site Hybrid Mail and Lot 2 for Scheduled/Regular Bulk Mail (Print & Post). This procurement falls within the services industry category and applies to all of Scotland. The procurement method is open, allowing for wide participation, and it has transitioned through various stages, with key documents such as award notices updated recently. The final contracts for this framework were signed on 7th October 2016 and are currently active, lasting a duration of 270 days, with a value of £12 million for Lot 2.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in postal and mailing services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale operations. Companies that offer solutions for hybrid mail services, bulk mail production, or secure data processing would be well-suited to compete in this framework. Given the comprehensive nature of the services required and the scale of the contracts, businesses looking to expand in the public sector will find avenues to grow through effective bidding for these postal service contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Postal Services National Framework (Scotland) - Lot 1 Physical and Hybrid Mail

Notice Description

Lot Information

Scheduled/Regular Bulk Mail (Print & Post)

This is for Lot 2- Scheduled/Regulars Bulk (Print & Post) of the Postal Services Framework Agreement SP-15-014. Production and delivery of scheduled or regular bulk mailings. The mailings will be achieved via the secure transfer of address and data files to an off-site print location where the mail will then be printed, sorted and passed for delivery to the final destination. This includes but is not limited to:- health screening letters, generic health messaging, appointment letters, council tax notices, campaigns and communications.

Physical & Off Site Hybrid Mail

This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Postal Services - Lot 1 - Physical and Off Site Hybrid Mail

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000464569
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388395
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

64110000 - Postal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20169 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Kath Cowan
Contact Email
kathleen.cowan@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420129

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL MAIL GROUP

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