--- title: "Digital Mail Early Engagement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a944286f-30bb-4384-bb5a-ccd25579f36e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a944286f-30bb-4384-bb5a-ccd25579f36e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a944286f-30bb-4384-bb5a-ccd25579f36e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a944286f-30bb-4384-bb5a-ccd25579f36e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH" published: "2022-07-26" --- # Digital Mail Early Engagement Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a944286f-30bb-4384-bb5a-ccd25579f36e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a944286f-30bb-4384-bb5a-ccd25579f36e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a944286f-30bb-4384-bb5a-ccd25579f36e.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Lambeth is conducting a procurement process titled "Digital Mail Early Engagement" aimed at identifying a service provider for a hybrid post contract, covering both incoming and outgoing mail requirements. This opportunity arises as the current contract is set to expire on 31st May 2023. The planning stage of this procurement includes an engagement deadline on 19th August 2022, providing interested parties the chance to submit responses detailing their experience and proposed solutions to Lambeth Council's needs. The project falls under the printed matter and related products category, with associated classifications including postal and telecommunications services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in postal solutions, digital mail services, and integrated communication systems. Companies offering innovative technologies and processes for managing hybrid post solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete. Smaller enterprises with relevant experience are encouraged to respond, potentially allowing them to expand their market footprint and collaborate with a local authority committed to improving its mail operations through cutting-edge solutions. ## Notice Lambeth Council made the move to a Digital Mail solution for inbound and outbound post back in 2018. The current contract is due to end 31st May 2023. The Council is looking to undertake a procurement process to identify a service provider to provide a hybrid post contract to cover both our incoming and outgoing post requirements. It is proposed for both Inbound and Outbound post to be delivered as part of a of single integrated contract. The Council wish to understand from experts in the market the processes and technologies utilised that would meet the Council's requirements for a single integrated inbound / outbound hybrid post solution. The information provided will inform the Council's business planning, potential planned solutions and future procurement activity. We invite you to respond to our Request for Information for the proposed Contract opportunity by 12 noon Friday 19 August 2022, emailing your response to Ashi Bawa at abawa@lambeth.gov.uk - providing information on the following: 1. Details of your previous experience in delivering a single integrated inbound / outbound hybrid post solution to similar sized organisations / local authorities. 2. An outline of the processes and technologies that your organisation utilise for the delivery a single integrated inbound / outbound hybrid post solution, detailing any 3rd parties used 3. Provision of access for the Council to a test site for your solution 4. Details of any innovative practices / technologies / considerations that should be factored to enable efficient delivery of a single integrated inbound / outbound hybrid post solution. Your emailed response should be in MS Word format no longer than 4 A4 sides (Arial font size 11, single spacing). Contact: Ashi Bawa, abawa@lambeth.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd4135de-7971-44fe-8a9f-2230281997c8 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Aug 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW2 1EG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth | | Local authority | Lambeth | | Electoral ward | Brixton Acre Lane | | Westminster constituency | Clapham and Brixton Hill | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 48 - Software package and information systems - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 22000000 - Printed matter and related products - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services - 72212223 - Electronic mail software development services - 72412000 - Electronic mail service provider - 79811000 - Digital printing services - 79999100 - Scanning services ## Release History - 26 Jul 2022 at 15:50 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd4135de-7971-44fe-8a9f-2230281997c8 - 25 Jul 2022 at 14:08 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd4135de-7971-44fe-8a9f-2230281997c8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd4135de-7971-44fe-8a9f-2230281997c8 26th July 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d075ab81-b62c-4ed2-97b7-67f976d368fd ## Notice URLs - https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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