--- title: "Outsourcing Outbound Print & Post Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d7cf7fc3-ef46-4c38-ac6f-af9d5ebf7695" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d7cf7fc3-ef46-4c38-ac6f-af9d5ebf7695" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7cf7fc3-ef46-4c38-ac6f-af9d5ebf7695.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7cf7fc3-ef46-4c38-ac6f-af9d5ebf7695.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "L&Q GROUP" published: "2024-11-28" --- # Outsourcing Outbound Print & Post Services Buyer: L&Q GROUP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d7cf7fc3-ef46-4c38-ac6f-af9d5ebf7695 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d7cf7fc3-ef46-4c38-ac6f-af9d5ebf7695) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7cf7fc3-ef46-4c38-ac6f-af9d5ebf7695.json) ## Summary London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) is seeking a supplier to provide Outsourcing Outbound Print & Post Services, with the tender classified under the Printing and distribution services industry. The procurement method is a selective, restricted procedure above the threshold. The contract will start on 11th March 2025 and run until 11th March 2028, and all services must be operational before the closure of Cray House in March 2025. The projected volume is over 600,000 units per year, with more than 1000 users across multiple locations, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other international regions. The tender period ends on 2nd January 2025. This tender offers robust growth opportunities for businesses specialising in printing and postal services. With a significant annual volume and wide geographical scope, it is ideal for companies ready to scale up their operations. The contract is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSE organisations, given its substantial and recurrent nature, ensuring stable business prospects. Companies that can provide integrated solutions for large-scale print and post distribution would be well-positioned to compete in this procurement process. ## Notice London & Quadrant Housing Trust ("L&Q") wishes to engage a supplier to provide Outbound Printing & Post Services. This service is intended to replace most if not all existing arrangements. The service needs to be in place and operational before closure of Cray House in March 2025. We estimate that the projected overall annual volume of outbound post will be >600,000 units/yr. There will be >1000 users spread across all geographical locations where L&Q has a presence ("the Services/Goods/Contract"). Additional information: In order to be considered for this contract. Please search for the opportunity using the link provided and read through the documents carefully. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed89ae2d-a0ab-4e6a-a7b8-af8c864c4897 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Mar 2025 - 11 Mar 2028 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | L&Q GROUP | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E15 4PH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Newham | | Electoral ward | Stratford | | Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## 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 - 79823000 - Printing and delivery services - 79824000 - Printing and distribution services ## Release History - 28 Nov 2024 at 15:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed89ae2d-a0ab-4e6a-a7b8-af8c864c4897 - 28 Nov 2024 at 15:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed89ae2d-a0ab-4e6a-a7b8-af8c864c4897 - 28 Nov 2024 at 15:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed89ae2d-a0ab-4e6a-a7b8-af8c864c4897 - 28 Nov 2024 at 15:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed89ae2d-a0ab-4e6a-a7b8-af8c864c4897 - 28 Nov 2024 at 15:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed89ae2d-a0ab-4e6a-a7b8-af8c864c4897 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed89ae2d-a0ab-4e6a-a7b8-af8c864c4897 28th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lqsupplychainmanagement/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.quadrant-construction.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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