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title: "Outbound Communications, Inbound Mail Services & Hybrid Mail Solution"
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# Outbound Communications, Inbound Mail Services & Hybrid Mail Solution

Buyer: PLACES FOR PEOPLE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6a44644-0dab-4cf1-b3b0-0a313d8f9e6e

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## Summary

Places for People is seeking a Business Process Outsourcing partner for Outbound Communications, Inbound Mail Services & Hybrid Mail Solution on a national scale. The total contract value is £3,000,000. The tender is classified under Printing and distribution services. The procurement process is an Open procedure, with the tender period closing on 30th April 2024. The contract period is from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2026. The buying organisation, Places for People, is based in Preston, UK.

This tender for Printing and distribution services offers opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs. Businesses specialised in printing, fulfilment, mailing services, and hybrid mail solutions are well-suited to bid for this contract. The flexible and cost-effective nature of the tender provides a chance for business growth in delivering personalised customer correspondence services on a national level. Interested parties should take note of the procurement deadlines and requirements set by Places for People.

## Notice

Places for People require a total printing and fulfilment service on a NATIONAL basis including the following to deliver a personalised service to Places for People portfolio of Customer Correspondence: *Secure receipt and auto-processing of Places for People data files. *Production of file receipting MI & automated distribution via email *Data-streaming (creating separate files for unique fulfilment requirements) *Printing and enclosing services. *Mailing Services via approved mailing providers (e.g. Royal Mail or Whistl). Will undertake production of the required mailings from a dedicated print facility We require a flexible, secure, and cost-effective Business Process Outsourcing partner to cover ALL elements across outbound communications, inbound mail and a hybrid mail solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/742571a2-4b25-42b9-b1d0-97786f86313c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | PLACES FOR PEOPLE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR2 2YB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | Ashton |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2024 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/742571a2-4b25-42b9-b1d0-97786f86313c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/742571a2-4b25-42b9-b1d0-97786f86313c
  26th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Preston:-Printing-and-distribution-services./BWBSK3A7UX
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