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Provision of Printing, Binding, Enveloping and Mailing Services

INVERCLYDE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Inverclyde Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of Printing, Binding, Enveloping and Mailing Services". This tender, classified under the services category, is set to commence on 1st September 2017 and will run until 31st August 2018, with an option for extension until 31st August 2019. The tender period concluded on 14th June 2017, with a total estimated value of £120,000. Proposals were submitted through an open procurement method, and the relevant delivery addresses fall within the Greenock area of the UK.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses with expertise in printing and mailing services. Companies that possess relevant certifications in quality management, such as ISO 9001, and those that can demonstrate experience in similar contracts will be well-positioned to compete. The contract's requirements for insurance and compliance with health and safety regulations should appeal to established service providers and large enterprises looking to expand their public sector client base.

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Notice Title

Provision of Printing, Binding, Enveloping and Mailing Services

Notice Description

Inverclyde Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the Provision of Printing, Binding, Enveloping and Mailings services for the period of 1st September 2017 until 31st August 2018 with an option to extend up to a further year from 1st September 2018 until 31st August 2019.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Inverclyde Council are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced provider for the Provision of Printing, Binding, Enveloping and Mailing Services.

Renewal: An option to extend for a further 12 months to 31st August 2019 is allowed subject to satisfactory performance as detailed within the tender documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000495033
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297108
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79571000 - Mailing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2017 - 31 Aug 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
September 2019

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INVERCLYDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Gillian Whyte
Contact Email
angela.rodgers@inverclyde.gov.uk, gillian.whyte@inverclyde.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1475712364

Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LX
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DSI BILLING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283956
    Provision of Printing, Binding, Enveloping and Mailing Services - Inverclyde Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the Provision of Printing, Binding, Enveloping and Mailings services for the period of 1st September 2017 until 31st August 2018 with an option to extend up to a further year from 1st September 2018 until 31st August 2019.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297108
    Provision of Printing, Binding, Enveloping and Mailing Services - Inverclyde Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the Provision of Printing, Binding, Enveloping and Mailings services for the period of 1st September 2017 until 31st August 2018 with an option to extend up to a further year from 1st September 2018 until 31st August 2019.

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