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title: "Bulk Printing and Mailing Services for The London Borough of Harrow"
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# Bulk Printing and Mailing Services for The London Borough of Harrow

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90ae8eba-3f7b-4cdf-8d12-fef7824a870f

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## Summary

The London Borough of Harrow is looking for a service provider to manage bulk printing and mailing services. The procurement process involves a 48-month contract with the possibility of a 24-month extension. The total contract value is £1.2 million. The tender deadline is October 19th, 2023, and the contract period begins on October 1st, 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure in the services category, catering to businesses in the printed matter and related products industry based in the United Kingdom.

This tender by the London Borough of Harrow presents an opportunity for businesses to provide printing and mailing services, with a focus on flexibility and collaboration in meeting evolving needs. Small-to-medium enterprises with experience in printed matter and business services are well-suited to compete. The Borough is committed to establishing a strong partnership with the selected provider to ensure successful service delivery and considers potential scope expansions during the contract term.

## Notice

London Borough of Harrow requires a service provider with relevant experience and ability to demonstrate sufficient capacity for the processing, production, collation, printing, enveloping, mailing and delivery of both personalised and non-personalised documents relating to but not limited to Council Tax, Business Rates, BID's (business improvement districts), Council Tax Support, Housing Benefits (including Housing Benefit Overpayments) and Parking Notices. Further information is detailed within the Procurement documents. The Council is looking for potential service provider to be awarded a contract for a period of 48 months contract with the option to extend for a further 24 months at the discretion of the Council. Additional information: We understand that requirements as scope may evolve or expand over time, and we are committed to providing flexibility in our purchasing approach. Therefore, we would like to include an option in the tender / specification to purchase additional/similar services if needed or new requirement a where the scope needs to be determined, where appropriate. The option for additional/similar services has been included within the existing budget at PS60,000 pa and will allow us to extend the scope of the contract beyond the initial requirements outlined in this tender. This provides the opportunity to address any emerging needs or explore related services that may arise during the contract term. Furthermore, we emphasize our willingness to work collaboratively with the selected provider. We value a strong partnership and recognize the importance of ongoing communication and cooperation to ensure the successful delivery of services. We will engage in open dialogue with the provider to assess the suitability of any additional/similar services and determine the most appropriate approach. By including this option and fostering a collaborative relationship, we aim to enhance the effectiveness and responsiveness of the procurement process while meeting our evolving needs. Please note that the inclusion of additional/similar services will be subject to further agreement and will comply with applicable contractual terms and conditions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/410e5c24-191d-4f7f-9472-e562bd4d1fdd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £899,068 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW |
| Locality | HARROW |
| Post town | Harrow |
| Postcode | HA3 8NT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon |
| Local authority | Harrow |
| Electoral ward | Kenton West |
| Westminster constituency | Harrow East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FINANCIAL DATA MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2024 at 09:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/410e5c24-191d-4f7f-9472-e562bd4d1fdd
- 19 Sep 2023 at 09:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e91c2f8e-d8c9-422f-91af-74caa960e43d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/410e5c24-191d-4f7f-9472-e562bd4d1fdd
  20th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e91c2f8e-d8c9-422f-91af-74caa960e43d
  19th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.londontenders.org/
  The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

## Notice URLs

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

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