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title: "19 097 - Contract for the Provision of Printing, Graphics and Postal Distribution Services for Cheshire East Borough Council Revenues & Benefits Billing Departments (Daily and Annual Billing)"
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# 19 097 - Contract for the Provision of Printing, Graphics and Postal Distribution Services for Cheshire East Borough Council Revenues & Benefits Billing Departments (Daily and Annual Billing)

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e811a25-5a3f-48f4-b53e-768e184c43e1

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## Summary

The Cheshire East Borough Council is seeking a contractor for the provision of printing, graphics, and postal distribution services, specifically for its Revenues & Benefits Billing Departments. The tender, titled "19 097 - Contract for the Provision of Printing, Graphics and Postal Distribution Services," has a contract value of £1,400,000 and is classified under postal services and related printing services. The procurement process, which follows an open procedure, has reached the Award stage, with a contract awarded to Latcham Direct Limited on 16 July 2020. The contract is set to commence on 1 October 2020 and will run until 30 September 2027, with associated delivery services based in the North West of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the printing and mailing sectors, to grow their operations by engaging in high-volume public service contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this tender particularly suitable. By offering innovative solutions in secure document handling and distribution, businesses can position themselves effectively to compete for similar future contracts, leveraging their capabilities to service public sector needs efficiently.

## Notice

The Provision of a third party Print Management Service, to manage the secure transfer of Cheshire East Borough Council data in various formats to then manipulate data, design, print, envelope, pack and distribute via Royal Mail or an equivalent secure postal distribution channel; the various Revenues and Benefits documents required covering Council Tax, Business Rates and Benefits documentation and any additional enclosures as necessary for both Daily and Annual Billing and any other print and/or design related services as required by the Revenues and Benefits Department.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d09217f2-be88-4c40-bd25-ffc4c6f35b17 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,210,225 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LATCHAM DIRECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 64110000 - Postal services
- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2020 at 14:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d09217f2-be88-4c40-bd25-ffc4c6f35b17

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d09217f2-be88-4c40-bd25-ffc4c6f35b17
  18th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/

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