--- title: "Print & Mailing Service for Council Tax Bills & Other Items" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-222ca88c-e881-4d8f-a311-1f76cd3e2688" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-222ca88c-e881-4d8f-a311-1f76cd3e2688" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-222ca88c-e881-4d8f-a311-1f76cd3e2688.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-222ca88c-e881-4d8f-a311-1f76cd3e2688.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-05-23" --- # Print & Mailing Service for Council Tax Bills & Other Items Buyer: HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-222ca88c-e881-4d8f-a311-1f76cd3e2688 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-222ca88c-e881-4d8f-a311-1f76cd3e2688) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-222ca88c-e881-4d8f-a311-1f76cd3e2688.json) ## Summary Hartlepool Borough Council is seeking to appoint a provider for the "Print & Mailing Service for Council Tax Bills & Other Items". This tender is categorised under services, specifically in the printing and related products industry. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with completed documentation due by 14:00 on 28th June 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 1st October 2019 and is set for a duration of three years, with the possibility of a two-year extension based on satisfactory performance and funding. The relevant services will be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing and mailing services, particularly those that can handle personalised documentation and associated design services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, especially if they possess experience in similar public contracts. The ability to manage mailing arrangements effectively will be essential for applicants, making this an excellent opportunity for capable firms looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector. ## Notice Hartlepool Borough Council is looking to appoint an experienced provider for the printing & issuing of personalised Council Tax Bills, Local Council Tax Support & Housing Benefit notifications, Business Rates Bills, Council Tax & Business Rates recovery documents and Housing Benefit Overpayment letters, including inserts and envelopes, with related design services where relevant. The required services also include proposals and costs for mailing arrangements. The Contract will commence on 1st October 2019 for 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month period subject to satisfactory performance and funding. Additional information: Individuals wishing to register an interest and download the procurement documents, should apply via the ProContract e-tendering portal https://procontract.due-north.com All completed documentation for the first stage of this tender must be completed and returned via the ProContract e-tendering portal only and by no later than 14:00 on Friday 28th June 2019. Postal or e-mailed submission will not be accepted Any queries in relation to this Tender must be addressed through the messages of the ProContract tendering portal https://procontract.due-north.com ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a65bb38-0486-4bd4-bb48-3bf9f17ad241 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2022 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | HARTLEPOOL | | Post town | Cleveland | | Postcode | TS24 8AY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees | | Local authority | Hartlepool | | Electoral ward | Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Hartlepool | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 22000000 - Printed matter and related products - 30199000 - Paper stationery and other items - 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services - 79800000 - Printing and related services ## Release History - 23 May 2019 at 12:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a65bb38-0486-4bd4-bb48-3bf9f17ad241 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a65bb38-0486-4bd4-bb48-3bf9f17ad241 23rd May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.hartlepool.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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