Award

Dunbartonshire and Argyll & Bute Valuation Joint Board Post,Print & Mail Service

WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jun 2017 at 00:00

Tender

24 Mar 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

West Dunbartonshire Council has initiated a public procurement process for the "Dunbartonshire and Argyll & Bute Valuation Joint Board Post, Print & Mail Service" to secure transactional print and mailing services related to electoral registration in Argyll and Bute, East Dunbartonshire, and West Dunbartonshire. The tender stage is currently open, with submission deadlines set for 3rd May 2017 at 17:00 BST, and the awarding phase commencing the following day, 4th May 2017. This procurement falls under the services category with a total estimated value of £290,000 and utilises an open procedure for the bidding process.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in print and mailing services, particularly those with experience in electoral or public sector contracts. Companies must demonstrate their compliance with specific selection criteria, including financial viability and relevant technical expertise. The successful bidder will provide services essential for the Autumn Canvass of Households and ensure accurate registration processes, thus supporting the electoral framework in the region. Businesses able to fulfill substantial contract requirements and able to demonstrate a solid financial background are encouraged to compete.

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Notice Title

Dunbartonshire and Argyll & Bute Valuation Joint Board Post,Print & Mail Service

Notice Description

Tenders are invited by Dunbartonshire and Argyll & Bute Valuation Joint Board (the Joint Board) for the provision of the following services: (i) The Provision of Transactional Print and Mailing Services for the Autumn Canvass of Households (Electoral Registration) in Argyll and Bute, East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire Council areas (ii) The Provision of Transactional Print and Mailing Services for the Rolling Registration Canvass of Individuals (Electoral Registration) in Argyll and Bute, East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire Council areas

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tenders are invited by Dunbartonshire and Argyll & Bute Valuation Joint Board (the Joint Board) for the provision of the following services: (i) The Provision of Transactional Print and Mailing Services for the Autumn Canvass of Households (Electoral Registration) in Argyll and Bute, East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire Council areas (ii) The Provision of Transactional Print and Mailing Services for the Rolling Registration Canvass of Individuals (Electoral Registration) in Argyll and Bute, East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire Council areas

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000485162
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN284969
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64110000 - Postal services

64112000 - Postal services related to letters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Contract will run until 31st May 2019 with the option to extend until 31st May 2020.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alison Wood, James Kenney
Contact Email
alison.wood@wdc.gcsx.gov.uk, james.kenney@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1389737000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMBARTON
Postcode
G82 3PU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Dumbarton
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR278053
    Dunbartonshire and Argyll & Bute Valuation Joint Board Post, Print & Mail Service - Tenders are invited by Dunbartonshire and Argyll & Bute Valuation Joint Board (the Joint Board) for the provision of the following services: (i) The Provision of Transactional Print and Mailing Services for the Autumn Canvass of Households (Electoral Registration) in Argyll and Bute, East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire Council areas (ii) The Provision of Transactional Print and Mailing Services for the Rolling Registration Canvass of Individuals (Electoral Registration) in Argyll and Bute, East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire Council areas
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN284969
    Dunbartonshire and Argyll & Bute Valuation Joint Board Post,Print & Mail Service - Tenders are invited by Dunbartonshire and Argyll & Bute Valuation Joint Board (the Joint Board) for the provision of the following services: (i) The Provision of Transactional Print and Mailing Services for the Autumn Canvass of Households (Electoral Registration) in Argyll and Bute, East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire Council areas (ii) The Provision of Transactional Print and Mailing Services for the Rolling Registration Canvass of Individuals (Electoral Registration) in Argyll and Bute, East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire Council areas

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