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title: "Cambridge City Council - Hybrid Mailing and Printing for Cambrdge City and Huntingdonshire District Councils"
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# Cambridge City Council - Hybrid Mailing and Printing for Cambrdge City and Huntingdonshire District Councils

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5254ed9-7487-4bc3-bf46-bbc2157a016b

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## Summary

Cambridge City Council is initiating a tender for the "Hybrid Mailing and Printing for Cambridge City and Huntingdonshire District Councils" project, aiming to establish a four-year framework, potentially extendable for an additional two years. This project falls within the services industry and is focused on bulk printing and external correspondence mailing. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 7th May 2020. The estimated contract value is £4.4 million, and the delivery is to be executed in the East of England, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in printing and mailing services, particularly those offering digital printing, hybrid mail solutions, and general printing capabilities. Companies adept at handling variable data printing, urgent requests, and large volume mailouts would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the council is keen to foster diversity in its supplier base while maintaining cost efficiency.

## Notice

The Councils' (Cambridge City and Huntingdonshire District Councils) are looking to create a framework for hybrid mail (printing posting of external correspondence) and general and specific printing. The framework will be for 4 years with a possible 2 call-offs up to 3 years making a maximum of 6 years. The proposal is to carry out an OJEU competitive tender with negotiation for online service(s) to deliver the different functionality required - as Lots - for bulk printing and mailing, document production and specialist printing. The organisation has a desire to save 10% on annual hybrid mail costs but recognises print volumes are declining due to email and web-based correspondence. This contract will be utilising a Lot structure as follows: Lot 1 - General Hybrid mail - Print, insert and dispatch day to day variable data letters which could include variable or fixed data inserts Lot 2 - Revenue & Benefits Hybrid Mail - Print, insert and dispatch council tax and benefit notifications which will include day to day bills, reminders, summonses and complete annual billing fulfilment Lot 3 - Electoral Registration Hybrid Mail - All election printing, post and dispatch including polling day printing Lot 4 - General Printing - Generally fixed data printing which could include larger volumes, colour magazines, letterheads, booklets and committee agendas. Additionally, a range of print finishing options including spiral/comb binding and stapling is included within this category Lot 5 - Specialist - Could include banners and posters suitable for external use, specialist Never Tear paper and hologram printing Lot 6 - Local / Urgent Print (HDC) - (max of 10k p.a. ) Lot 7 - Local / Urgent Print (CCC) - (max of 10k p.a)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c77355bc-87e5-49b6-b5c6-c62c36c6dfb9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,400,000 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 3QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Market |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 64216120 - Electronic mail services
- 79811000 - Digital printing services
- 79820000 - Services related to printing

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2020 at 15:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c77355bc-87e5-49b6-b5c6-c62c36c6dfb9
- 6 Apr 2020 at 16:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee59f074-3a82-4655-83e9-d3713f80c200

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c77355bc-87e5-49b6-b5c6-c62c36c6dfb9
  7th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee59f074-3a82-4655-83e9-d3713f80c200
  6th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://procontract.due-north.com
  e tendering portal

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