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title: "Provision of A5 Inserter"
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buyer: "OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS"
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# Provision of A5 Inserter

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1def157-3322-4e05-8507-bc2abac704f6

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## Summary

The Office for National Statistics in Newport, Wales, has completed the procurement process for the provision of an A5 folder inserter, a high-volume machine crucial for handling over one million A5 envelopes annually. This tender was initiated as a direct procurement method using a single tender action since it fell below the specified financial threshold. The contract, valued at £45,770.76, was awarded on 15th October 2021, with the contract period spanning from 21st December 2021 to 20th December 2026. The tender period concluded on 15th October 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the mailroom equipment sector, particularly those specialising in high-volume machinery suited for envelope handling. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete for such contracts, as the requirements of the Office for National Statistics suggest a preference for innovative solutions that can enhance operational efficiency and reliability. Suppliers established in similar sectors can leverage this contract to expand their market presence and strengthen their capabilities.

## Notice

The purpose of the contract is to lease a high-volume folder inserter, this will replace the current inserter which is 9 years old. This is a high volume machine as it is used for the majority of our A5 envelopes (over 1 million per year).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb4e9524-2216-4218-8e93-40277f9d8f16 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2021 - 20 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,770 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,770 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8XG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PITNEY BOWES FINANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30131000 - Mailroom equipment

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2022 at 15:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb4e9524-2216-4218-8e93-40277f9d8f16

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb4e9524-2216-4218-8e93-40277f9d8f16
  20th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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