Award

Award of Bulk Print and Mailing Service

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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Award

28 Mar 2024 at 00:00

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

The Aberdeen City Council has awarded a contract for Bulk Print and Mailing Service to Critiqom Limited. The procurement process was conducted through a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The service falls under the main procurement category of services and was procured under Lot 2 of the Scottish Procurement Postal Services Framework SP-19-035. The contract was signed on 31st January 2024.

This contract presents business opportunities for companies specializing in print and mailing services. Businesses interested in scheduled, regular, bulk, or hybrid mail services can explore collaborating with Aberdeen City Council. The awarded contract provides a clear opportunity to diversify service offerings and grow business with public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Bulk Print and Mailing Service

Notice Description

The Council has a requirement for the provision of Scheduled, Regular, Bulk and Hybrid Mail and associated services. A direct award using Lot 2 of Scottish Procurement Postal Services framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a direct award contract for the provision of printing and additional services across the Council. This has been procured under the Scottish Procurement Postal Services Solutions Framework.

Procurement Information

This is a direct award under Lot 2 of the Scottish Procurement Postal Services Framework SP-19-035

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000761546
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR502086
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

79810000 - Printing services

79820000 - Services related to printing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20242 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
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467539600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRITIQOM LIMITED (TRADING AS ADARE SEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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