Tender

Membership Day to Day Mailing Services

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

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Tender

24 Nov 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Historic Environment Scotland seeking services for "Membership Day to Day Mailing Services," with a contract value of £120,000. The tender, which falls within the 'services' category of the "Conservation, Built Heritage, Tourism" industry, is currently in the active bidding stage. The tender submission deadline is set for 8 January 2021, with the bid opening scheduled for 11 January 2021, both taking place in Edinburgh. Interested parties should submit their proposals electronically as per the open procurement method outlined.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mailing services, logistics, and public sector communications to engage with a reputable public body. Companies that can demonstrate relevant experience and strong financial standing will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. Additionally, firms with established procedures for health and safety management and those equipped to fulfil the specific mailing requirements of Historic Environment Scotland's membership team will find this contract particularly relevant to their capabilities.

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Notice Title

Membership Day to Day Mailing Services

Notice Description

Membership Day to Day Mailing Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) requires a service provision for the day to day mailing requirements of the membership team. The service will cover daily mailings of membership cards to new and renewal members, monthly mailing of renewal forms and of memberships cards to Direct debit customers in addition to mailing boxes containing membership literature to our 70+ HES properties.

Renewal: 1yr Extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000636987
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400365
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

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


CPV Codes

79570000 - Mailing-list compilation and mailing services

79571000 - Mailing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hes.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1316688866

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1SH
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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