Planning

Print and Mail Room Review - Market Engagement

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Planning

12 Oct 2017 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Argyll and Bute Council, focusing on a tender titled "Print and Mail Room Review – Market Engagement." This process is classified under the services category and is located in Lochgilphead, Scotland. Currently, the procurement is in the planning stage, and interested parties are required to respond to market research questions by the 26th of October, 2017. Key contacts for this process include Sophie Paice from the council, who is available via email or telephone for further inquiries.

This tender offers potential opportunities for businesses involved in printing and mail services, as the council is seeking to gauge interest from organisations capable of providing such services. Businesses that have expertise in print management, mailroom operations, and related service delivery would be particularly well-suited to participate. Engaging in this market research could lead to future contracting opportunities, as the council aims to inform its strategy based on the gathered insights.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Print and Mail Room Review - Market Engagement

Notice Description

Gauge whether other organisation would be interested in providing print services. Please see attached documents for full details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an exercise to gather market information to help the council to determine its future strategy for print services. Please note that this is not a procurement exercise at this stage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000515370
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT298114
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79810000 - Printing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 May 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sophie Paice
Contact Email
sophie.paice@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1546604239

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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