Award

Award - NAC/MC/5058 - Bulk Scheduled Mail

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

29 Jun 2021 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Ayrshire Council has concluded a public procurement process entitled "Award - NAC/MC/5058 - Bulk Scheduled Mail" to establish a new contract for bulk scheduled mail services within the North Ayrshire region. This procurement falls under the services category, with a contract duration of three years and an option for a 24-month extension. Key dates include the contract signing on 11 June 2021 and a planned mobilisation period of approximately three months from the award to the operational start date. The tender was executed via an open procedure, indicating that it was accessible to all interested suppliers.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mail production and distribution, particularly those experienced in handling municipal communications such as Council Tax and Housing Benefit notifications. Companies, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like PSL Print Management Ltd, which successfully won the contract, may find similar contracts desirable. Engaging in this sector not only enhances operational reach but also aligns businesses with public sector clients that require reliable and efficient mail services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award - NAC/MC/5058 - Bulk Scheduled Mail

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council requires to implement a new contract for the provision of bulk scheduled mail services within North Ayrshire. The contract will cover the production and distribution of Council communications in relation to the following services: Council Tax Housing Benefit Non-Domestic Rates Rent Sundry Debtors The duration of the contract will be for 3 years, with the option to extend for upto an additional 24 months at North Ayrshire Council's discretion. There will be a contract mobilisation of approximately 3 months from contract award to the operational start date to allow the supplier to create the appropriate templates in conjunction with the Council and undertake testing ahead of the start date.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council requires to implement a new contract for the provision of bulk scheduled mail services within North Ayrshire. The contract will cover the production and distribution of Council communications in relation to the following services: Council Tax Housing Benefit Non-Domestic Rates Rent Sundry Debtors The duration of the contract will be for 3 years, with the option to extend for upto an additional 24 months at North Ayrshire Council's discretion. There will be a contract mobilisation of approximately 3 months from contract award to the operational start date to allow the supplier to create the appropriate templates in conjunction with the Council and undertake testing ahead of the start date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000658951
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419731
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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

CPV Codes

64110000 - Postal services

79810000 - Printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£580,359 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294310000

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PSL PRINT MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419731
    Award - NAC/MC/5058 - Bulk Scheduled Mail - North Ayrshire Council requires to implement a new contract for the provision of bulk scheduled mail services within North Ayrshire. The contract will cover the production and distribution of Council communications in relation to the following services: Council Tax Housing Benefit Non-Domestic Rates Rent Sundry Debtors The duration of the contract will be for 3 years, with the option to extend for upto an additional 24 months at North Ayrshire Council's discretion. There will be a contract mobilisation of approximately 3 months from contract award to the operational start date to allow the supplier to create the appropriate templates in conjunction with the Council and undertake testing ahead of the start date.

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