Planning

Market Research - Provision of Printing, Binding, Enveloping, Mailing & e-billing Services

INVERCLYDE COUNCIL

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Planning

17 Feb 2025 at 00:00

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

Inverclyde Council is planning a procurement process for the provision of printing, binding, enveloping, mailing, and e-billing services. This process falls under the general public services category and will operate within the region of Greenock, UKM83. Currently at the planning stage, the procurement aims to collect market research insights to develop the procurement strategy and establish contractual arrangements for these postal services requirements. Key dates include the future notice date of 1st April 2025 for potential suppliers to respond.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing, mailing, and digital billing solutions to expand their client base by engaging with a regional authority. Companies that can provide comprehensive and integrated services in this sector are well-suited to compete. The process is especially conducive for businesses equipped to handle large-scale document management and postal services, enabling them to establish long-term contracts with Inverclyde Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Research - Provision of Printing, Binding, Enveloping, Mailing & e-billing Services

Notice Description

Provision of Printing, Binding, Enveloping, Mailing & e-billing Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Printing, Binding, Enveloping, Mailing & e-billing Services. This request for information is aimed at collating views from market participants. The information gathered may be used in developing the procurement strategy and deliver contractual arrangements for postal services requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790792
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524012
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64110000 - Postal services

64112000 - Postal services related to letters

64113000 - Postal services related to parcels

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2025Expired
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
INVERCLYDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Daniel ODonnell
Contact Email
daniel.odonnell@inverclyde.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LX
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 North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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