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Print, Distribution and Managed Service of Garden and Business Waste Permits

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council, in collaboration with Highland Council, has issued a tender for the "Print, Distribution and Managed Service of Garden and Business Waste Permits." This procurement, classified under General public services within the services category, is currently in the tender stage. The tender seeks a qualified supplier to provide a comprehensive managed service that includes printing, packing, and distributing waste permits across Aberdeen City and the Highland Region. Interested parties must submit their electronic bids by 6th May 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, conducted electronically, ensuring wider participation and competition.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in managed services, printing, packaging, and distribution. Companies with robust systems and experience in handling secure, systematic processes will be well-suited to compete. The contract duration spans approximately three years, with the possibility of extension for up to two additional years, offering stable long-term business growth. Furthermore, the inclusion of community benefits requirements encourages suppliers to engage in initiatives that enhance environmental, social, or economic well-being, providing an additional avenue for firms keen to integrate corporate social responsibility into their operations.

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Notice Title

Print, Distribution and Managed Service of Garden and Business Waste Permits

Notice Description

Aberdeen City Council and Highland Council are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide a secure, comprehensive, systematic fully managed service to print, pack and distribute garden and business waste permits across the Council areas.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Councils are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experience supplier to provide a comprehensive, secure, systemic fully managed service to print, pack and distribute garden waste bin permits.

Renewal: The Council(s) retain the sole option of extending the contract for a further 2 periods of 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000795564
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541747
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£438,750 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20255 months 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

Contact Name
Joel Brooks
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk, joel.brooks@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467539600, +44 7881271008

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB10 1AB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PERMISERV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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