--- title: "GB-Chelmsford: Billing Printing - Council Tax and Benefits Annual Mailing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ed38f67b-0b94-42ab-9cb3-5faa072f854e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ed38f67b-0b94-42ab-9cb3-5faa072f854e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed38f67b-0b94-42ab-9cb3-5faa072f854e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed38f67b-0b94-42ab-9cb3-5faa072f854e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL" published: "2017-09-25" --- # GB-Chelmsford: Billing Printing - Council Tax and Benefits Annual Mailing Buyer: CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed38f67b-0b94-42ab-9cb3-5faa072f854e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ed38f67b-0b94-42ab-9cb3-5faa072f854e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed38f67b-0b94-42ab-9cb3-5faa072f854e.json) ## Summary Chelmsford City Council is seeking an experienced printing company for the provision of production and mailing preparation services for Annual Council Tax Bills and Benefits Statements. This tender, titled "GB-Chelmsford: Billing Printing - Council Tax and Benefits Annual Mailing," falls within the services industry category and is located in the East of England, UK. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with an end date for submissions set for 13 October 2017. The contract will last for three years, commencing on 1 January 2018, with an option for a one-year extension. The estimated contract value is £500,000, and the minimum contract value is £100,000, using an open procurement method. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in printing services, as the Council has indicated a preference for such operators. Businesses that are adept with Capita Revenues and Benefits Software and Paris formatting software, as well as those that can demonstrate accuracy and efficiency under strict deadlines, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contractual opportunity could enhance a company's growth by establishing a long-term relationship with a local authority, thereby fostering further local government contracts. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 25 September 2017 for the following reason: THIS OPPORTUNITY HAS BEEN WITHDRAWNChelmsford City Council wishes to appoint an experienced and qualified printing company to undertake the production and mailing preparation of the Annual Council Tax Bills and Benefits Statements. This will be a three year contract with an option for a further one year extension. Applicants MUST be experienced providers using Capita Revenues and Benefits Software and Paris formatting software. Absolute accuracy is essential as is the ability to undertake this time critical within strict deadlines. To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VRGH69RWX3 Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06395b4d-777c-4a82-a672-f9f431336137 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHELMSFORD | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM1 1JE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex | | Local authority | Chelmsford | | Electoral ward | Marconi | | Westminster constituency | Chelmsford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79810000 - Printing services ## Release History - 25 Sep 2017 at 14:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06395b4d-777c-4a82-a672-f9f431336137 - 19 Sep 2017 at 13:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06395b4d-777c-4a82-a672-f9f431336137 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06395b4d-777c-4a82-a672-f9f431336137 25th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Chelmsford:-Billing-Printing---Council-Tax-and-Benefits-Annual-Mailing/VRGH69RWX3 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VRGH69RWX3 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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