Planning

Mail and Print Services

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

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Planning

15 Dec 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dumfries and Galloway Council is initiating a planned procurement process for "Mail and Print Services" aimed at enhancing their mailing solutions, focusing on regular daily mail as well as medium and large bulk mailings. This procurement falls under the category of general public services and is located in Dumfries, UK. The communication regarding this tender is expected to reach interested suppliers by 28th February 2022, with opportunities for engagement starting in January 2022. Interested parties are encouraged to provide input on the contract scope and available solutions.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in mail and print services, particularly those capable of managing high-volume mailing requirements and offering flexible solutions for both individual and bulk mail items. Companies with expertise in secure data handling, proofing processes, and multi-lingual printing could significantly benefit from participating in this procurement, as it aligns with the needs of local government operations and electoral registration requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mail and Print Services

Notice Description

Dumfries & Galloway Council is seeking to procure a mail and print solution for regular daily mailings as well as medium and large bulk mailings. This will include, but will not be limited to assessor information notices, appeal correspondence, valuation notices, council tax notices, annual canvass, postal vote applications and daily electoral registration letters.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Dumfries & Galloway Council is looking to procure a mail & print service for regular daily mailings and medium and large bulk mailings. We will require the following, including, but not limited to - Print and post of individual and bulk mail items - Unlimited daily uploads of mail items - Ability to upload single or bulk mailings via secure data files - Ability to provide pdf files of individual or bulk mail items where appropriate - Process for mail items to be queued pending approval - Ability to proof mail prior to posting where it is supplied through large data files - Have the capability to receive returned mail and provide a full scanning solution - The ability to provide mailings to UK and overseas addresses in line with current electoral registration requirements - Ability to print mailings in alternative languages and varying type settings and sizes to support accessibility considerations.. Please note that this might be a subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000677068
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435798
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - 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

22 - Printed matter and related products

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

22450000 - Security-type printed matter

22458000 - Bespoke printed matter

22821000 - Electoral forms

22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter

64110000 - Postal services

64112000 - Postal services related to letters

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 2022Expired
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
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ola.margasinska@dumgal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3033333000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435798
    Mail and Print Services - Dumfries & Galloway Council is seeking to procure a mail and print solution for regular daily mailings as well as medium and large bulk mailings. This will include, but will not be limited to assessor information notices, appeal correspondence, valuation notices, council tax notices, annual canvass, postal vote applications and daily electoral registration letters.

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