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Bulk Print & Mailing

RIVER CLYDE HOMES

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves River Clyde Homes, located in Greenock, which is seeking to procure bulk print and mailing services through an open tender. The tender, titled "Bulk Print & Mailing," aims to engage a competent service provider to handle large volume printing and mailing needs. The submission deadline for tender applications was on 31st August 2017. The contract duration is set for two years, with the potential to extend for an additional two one-year periods. The procurement process is designed to facilitate electronic submissions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing and mailing services, particularly those with experience in handling large volume projects. Companies that have a solid track record of managing similar contracts, as well as those with the necessary skills and resources, would be well-suited to compete. With River Clyde Homes being a public body, successful bidders can expect a stable partnership, which may lead to further contracts in related services given the recurring nature of this procurement.

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Notice Title

Bulk Print & Mailing

Notice Description

RCH requires to procure the services of a company to undertake Large Volume Printing & Mailing services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

RCH requires to procure the services of an experienced and competent bulk print and mailing company to undertake our large volume print requirements, e.g. RCH Headed Notepaper, Scottish Secure Tenancy Booklets. There will also be the requirement on occasion to not only print RCH's requirement, but to then post the requirement directly to our tenants, e.g. Tenant Newsletters, Debtor Invoices. Further information on our potential Print & Mailing requirements are contained within the pricing schedule at Appendix C. RCH will discuss each print job in detail with the successful bidder to ensure the requirements are understood and achievable prior to placing any orders. At no additional cost, the successful bidder should provide guidance on printing options, for example, on binding, finishing, etc. Prior to being taken forward to a full tender evaluation, interested parties must demonstrate they have the requisite resources, skills and experience to be considered for the contract. The contract will run for 2 years with the option to extend this for a further 2, 12 month periods.

Renewal: 2021

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000508561
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC303958
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

79570000 - Mailing-list compilation and mailing services

79571000 - Mailing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2021

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RIVER CLYDE HOMES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@riverclydehomes.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 8000132196

Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 4JT
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

ADVANCED MAILING SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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