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title: "Post and Print Hybrid Solution"
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# Post and Print Hybrid Solution

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c02e001-2468-4337-9352-bf3187dfd836

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## Summary

Cheshire East Borough Council has recently completed the procurement process for a "Post and Print Hybrid Solution" under the industry category of Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies. This procurement was conducted via an open procedure, allowing various providers to participate by registering and submitting their bids through the Council's Contract and Tender Management System. The estimated value of this contract is £30,000, covering the duration from 1st December 2024 to 30th September 2026. The contract has been awarded to Latcham Direct Ltd, a company based in Bristol.

This tender, aimed at procuring a post and print hybrid solution, presents a growth opportunity for businesses involved in office and computing machinery and supplies, particularly those specialising in integrated printing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as organisations in the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The open procurement method ensures a transparent and competitive process, encouraging participation from a diverse array of suppliers. This kind of procurement can support business growth by offering stable, long-term contracts with local government entities.

## Notice

This procurement exercise is conducted on Cheshire East Borough Council electronic Contract and Tender Management System at the www.the-chest.org.uk Organisations will be invited to bid and will need to provide the additional required information through the Contract and Tender Management System. If you have any technical problems with The Contract and Tender Management System please contact the help-desk on: ProcontractSuppliers@proactis.com or 0330 005 0352. In order to participate, providers must register, complete and upload completed documentation and submit this via the Chest at the link provided in this notice. The project reference on The Chest is DN723872. The values given in this notice are only estimations and take into account the options to extend - the Council gives no guarantee or warranty or makes any representation as to the accuracy of any indicative values.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed055abf-ad53-46ab-bf0c-de4c8e1827b1 |
| 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 | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2024 at 09:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed055abf-ad53-46ab-bf0c-de4c8e1827b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed055abf-ad53-46ab-bf0c-de4c8e1827b1
  25th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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