--- title: "HDC Commercialisation of Document Centre" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6b7ba27e-5629-43c3-b5a0-30263c266518" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b7ba27e-5629-43c3-b5a0-30263c266518" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b7ba27e-5629-43c3-b5a0-30263c266518.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b7ba27e-5629-43c3-b5a0-30263c266518.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HUNTINGDONSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS" published: "2017-09-18" --- # HDC Commercialisation of Document Centre Buyer: HUNTINGDONSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b7ba27e-5629-43c3-b5a0-30263c266518 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b7ba27e-5629-43c3-b5a0-30263c266518) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b7ba27e-5629-43c3-b5a0-30263c266518.json) ## Summary The Huntingdonshire District Councils is initiating a procurement process for the contract titled "HDC Commercialisation of Document Centre." This process falls within the printing services industry and aims to establish a joint venture for developing and commercialising print and related services. The tender period will close on 19 October 2017, and the contract is projected to start on 1 March 2018, with a duration of five years and the possibility for a two-year extension. The project is estimated at £4,200,000 and involves the region of East of England, particularly centred in Huntingdon. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on printing services, particularly those with expertise in commercial partnerships and joint ventures. Companies that can deliver innovative solutions in print marketing, cost-efficient services, and those capable of expanding into the public sector will find this tender aligns with their strategic goals. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as the procurement process is designed to support diverse business growth within this sector. ## Notice The Authority is seeking to let a five year contract with a further extension of 2 years with a single provider for the formation of a joint venture company to facilitate the commercial development and expansion of a range of print and related services currently provided by the HDC Document Centre. The main drivers for the formation of a joint venture have been to identify potential ways to: 1. reduce the cost of this service to the Council 2. develop increased income from 'external' customers 3. more effectively market and sell specialist services 4. bring in additional resources and skills from a commercial operator The proposed joint venture company will establish a commercial partnership with the aim of: * Developing a commercial relationship with an experienced external partner who offers most advantageous balance of risk and reward. * Establishing a trading entity that will harness existing strengths of both HDC and a commercial partner, and provide a clear commercial focus for the future. * Enabling the joint venture company to offer a range of products, services and expertise that are well matched to the predicted development of the print market (eg: on demand, short run, variable print). * Building on the current specialisms of the Document Centre to develop a wider customer base in the public sector. The process will be Competitive Procedure with Negotiation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05ce84a2-15cd-493a-b915-0d0751d575e1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,200,000 | | 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 | HUNTINGDONSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS | | Locality | HUNTINGDON | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE29 3TN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Huntingdonshire | | Electoral ward | Huntingdon North | | Westminster constituency | Huntingdon | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79810000 - Printing services - 79820000 - Services related to printing ## Release History - 18 Sep 2017 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05ce84a2-15cd-493a-b915-0d0751d575e1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05ce84a2-15cd-493a-b915-0d0751d575e1 18th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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