--- title: "19 097 The Provision of Printing, Graphics and Postal Distribution Services for Cheshire East Borough CouncilRevenues & Benefits Billing Departments (Daily and Annual Billing)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d5525a05-21e4-482f-a63b-c4b672b1767b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d5525a05-21e4-482f-a63b-c4b672b1767b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d5525a05-21e4-482f-a63b-c4b672b1767b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d5525a05-21e4-482f-a63b-c4b672b1767b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-02-19" --- # 19 097 The Provision of Printing, Graphics and Postal Distribution Services for Cheshire East Borough CouncilRevenues & Benefits Billing Departments (Daily and Annual Billing) Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5525a05-21e4-482f-a63b-c4b672b1767b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d5525a05-21e4-482f-a63b-c4b672b1767b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d5525a05-21e4-482f-a63b-c4b672b1767b.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Cheshire East Borough Council focuses on the provision of printing, graphics, and postal distribution services for its Revenues and Benefits Billing Departments. The tender, identified as "19 097", has an estimated value of £1,400,000 and falls under the postal services and printing categories. Located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, this open procedure tender is currently active and has a submission deadline of 24 March 2020. The contract period is set to commence on 1 May 2020 and extend until 30 September 2027. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in print management, postal services, and related sectors. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their capabilities may align well with the Council's requirements for managing secure data transfer and distribution. Companies that specialise in design, printing, and logistics could find this contract particularly beneficial for growth and expansion in the public sector. ## Notice The Provision of a third party Print Management Service, to manage the secure transfer of Cheshire East Council data in various formats to then manipulate data, design, print, envelope, pack and distribute via Royal Mail or an equivalent secure postal distribution channel; the various Revenues and Benefits documents required covering Council Tax, Business Rates and Benefits documentation and any additional enclosures as necessary for both Daily and Annual Billing and any other print and/or design related services as required by the Revenues and Benefits Department. This procurement exercise will be conducted on Cheshire East Borough Council's electronic Contract and Tender Management System at the www.the-chest.org.uk Organisations wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and provide additional required information through the Contract and Tender Management System. Expressions of interest must be by way of completion and return of the Invitation to Tender ('ITT') (in accordance with the requirements set out in the ITT) by the date and time specified. 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 DN462921. The values given in this notice are only estimations - 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/d380fa25-cf72-41df-9672-2d7fd3acaf1b | | 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 | 19 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 30 Sep 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,400,000 | | 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 | 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 | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 64110000 - Postal services - 79800000 - Printing and related services ## Release History - 19 Feb 2020 at 08:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d380fa25-cf72-41df-9672-2d7fd3acaf1b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d380fa25-cf72-41df-9672-2d7fd3acaf1b 19th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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