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title: "Council Print, Packaging, Post and Digital Mail Solution: Early Engagement"
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# Council Print, Packaging, Post and Digital Mail Solution: Early Engagement

Buyer: BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4cdd85ff-0ebf-415a-8e8e-ecfbf09eb4b5

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## Summary

The Bath and North East Somerset Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Council Print, Packaging, Post and Digital Mail Solution: Early Engagement". This opportunity falls under the printing and delivery services industry category, with a total estimated value of £280,000. The engagement is set to close on 10 August 2017, and the related supplier engagement will conclude by 23 February 2018. Interested parties can find more details and submit expressions of interest by contacting Ginny Howell at the council.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing, packaging, and postal services, particularly those capable of offering innovative digital mail management solutions. The council is keen to engage with suppliers who can provide detailed presentations addressing their high-level requirements and implementation plans. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this is an inclusive opportunity aimed at enhancing local services and encouraging community engagement.

## Notice

Personalise, print, package and post bulk and ad hoc correspondence across the Council and introduce a digital mail management solution for all post. We will be holding supplier days to discuss this further with interested companies. To submit an expression of interest and arrange a slot to present your solution on the supplier day, please contact Ginny_Howell@bathnes.gov.uk. Details of the event are as follows: 1 hour slots to include a 10 minute introduction from the Council followed by a 30 minute supplier presentation and up to 15 minutes for attendee questions. Supplier presentations should cover a response to the high level requirements document, resourcing and timescales for implementation and indicative costs. This document will be issued to you by Ginny Howell. Closing date for this opportunity is 10 August 2017 at 12noon.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d0cdc31-4eb9-4f6b-a07c-2e7733c97d76 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| 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 | BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Kingsmead |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79823000 - Printing and delivery services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2017 at 09:29 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d0cdc31-4eb9-4f6b-a07c-2e7733c97d76

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d0cdc31-4eb9-4f6b-a07c-2e7733c97d76
  11th July 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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