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Bulk Print & Mailing

RIVER CLYDE HOMES

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process by River Clyde Homes involves a tender titled "Bulk Print & Mailing," aimed at sourcing services for large volume printing and mailing. This initiative falls under the housing and community amenities industry category and is situated in Inverclyde, UK. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, with the tender period having concluded on 23 February 2022. The total anticipated contract value is £80,000, which is expected to span an initial duration of two years, with possibilities for extension.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for suppliers specialising in bulk printing and mailing services, especially those capable of handling high-volume requirements efficiently. Companies that possess the necessary resources, skills, and relevant experience in similar projects will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, SMEs that meet specific insurance and financial stability criteria, as outlined in the procurement documentation, are encouraged to participate, thereby fostering growth and potentially expanding their client base within the public sector.

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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: The contract will run for an initial two-year duration. RCH may wish at its sole discretion to extend any resultant agreement for up to a further two, twelve-month periods subject to the agreement of the successful bidder.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000682032
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY447264
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

79800000 - Printing and related services

79810000 - Printing services

79820000 - Services related to printing

79821000 - Print finishing services

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2026

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 East Central
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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