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title: "The Supply of Bulk Mailing and Printing Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-01-21"
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# The Supply of Bulk Mailing and Printing Services

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f6efa86-6afd-43f6-bb97-cb297a63b358

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## Summary

Derby City Council has conducted a tender process for the supply of Bulk Mailing and Printing Services, encompassing two Lots. Lot 1 focuses on general bulk mailing and printing, while Lot 2 is dedicated to services specifically related to elections and electoral bulk mailing. The tender was published on 2nd August 2019, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 30th August 2019 at 09:00 am, and submissions due by 12:30 noon on the same day. The contract is valued at £12,500,000 and covers services delivered primarily in the East Midlands, running from 1st October 2019 until 30th September 2022.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the printing and postal services industry, especially those with capabilities in bulk mailing and electoral documentation. Companies equipped to handle large volumes of printing, with experience in electoral processes or related logistics, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. As it involves both general and specialised services, firms of varying sizes can consider bidding, although it is advisable for larger organisations to do so given the scale and requirements of the project.

## Notice

The tender is split in to two Lots, and Service Providers can bid for both or just one Lot. Lot 1 is for the supply of Bulk Mailing and Printing Services in respect of the production and dispatch of a range of documents. Lot 2 is for the supply of Elections and Electoral Bulk Mailing and Printing Services. The specification details various election and print scenarios that could occur in the first two years of the Initial Term. Additional information: Please note, service providers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation, must do so by 09:00 am on 30 August 2019. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a comprehensive response. The deadline for returns is 12:30 noon on 30 August 2019. Please visit the Council's e-tendering system https://www.eastmidstenders.org where you can express interest and obtain the documents, (please note we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. Please search for TD1475.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9ebf584-7ce1-4570-91ab-90a1d397eaab |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,250,000 |
| 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 | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | FINANCIAL DATA MANAGEMENT; PRINT IMAGE NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 22821000 - Electoral forms
- 22822000 - Business forms
- 64112000 - Postal services related to letters

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2020 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9ebf584-7ce1-4570-91ab-90a1d397eaab
- 2 Aug 2019 at 08:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3adfb5d2-47a6-4bf1-a2c0-44950e74fc0e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9ebf584-7ce1-4570-91ab-90a1d397eaab
  21st January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3adfb5d2-47a6-4bf1-a2c0-44950e74fc0e
  2nd August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org

## Provenance

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