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title: "Provision of print and bulk mailing services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-197d7bd7-20d0-4133-aec5-4d7bbc5b4631"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ONWARD GROUP LIMITED"
published: "2023-05-23"
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# Provision of print and bulk mailing services

Buyer: ONWARD GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-197d7bd7-20d0-4133-aec5-4d7bbc5b4631

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## Summary

The buying organization ONWARD GROUP LIMITED is planning a tender for the provision of print and bulk mailing services. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 6th June 2023. This opportunity falls under the business services industry category, specifically covering printing and security services. The location for service delivery is in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender by ONWARD GROUP LIMITED presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in printing and direct mail services to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to participate in this tender. Businesses interested in providing printing and mailing services in the North West region can explore this opportunity to potentially grow their operations and establish valuable partnerships with a well-established contracting authority.

## Notice

Onward Group have a large portfolio of properties to let to on general let, sheltered, and supported tenancies. Spread across three main regions, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, and Merseyside. As a result, there is a requirement for print and direct mail services to allow Onward to meet its regulatory requirements. Currently this is not harmonised across the group however Onward is looking to standardise this to make the process more efficient and cost effective. Additionally, Onward would look to consider other options for sending letters and information to be printed and sent to residents (i.e. online portal). In order to better refine Onward's requirements, we are seeking information from the market. Onward is conducting soft market testing across the following areas: Printing services Direct mailing services. Please refer to the attachment soft market testing document questions and provide a completed return by the submission date to the contacts named within Appendix 1 of the document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0c3282c-a974-4797-8557-e708bc3a6469 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Jun 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ONWARD GROUP LIMITED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M21 7QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Chorlton Park |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Withington |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 23 May 2023 at 09:48 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0c3282c-a974-4797-8557-e708bc3a6469

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0c3282c-a974-4797-8557-e708bc3a6469
  23rd May 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2f3ec310-b0fe-4ed2-b7cb-61e903adcd68
  Please complete Appendix 1 and return back to the named contacts in the document.

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