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title: "Provision of a Printing, Binding, Enveloping, Mailing & e-Billing Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fd89"
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buyer: "INVERCLYDE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-16"
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# Provision of a Printing, Binding, Enveloping, Mailing & e-Billing Service

Buyer: INVERCLYDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fd89

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## Summary

Inverclyde Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of a comprehensive Printing, Binding, Enveloping, Mailing, and e-Billing service. The contract, identified by CPV code 79571000 under mailing services, has been awarded to Critiqom Ltd. It represents a valuable opportunity within the services category in the Inverclyde region (UKM83). The procurement stage has concluded with an active award, and the contract is effective as of 16th June 2025. The process followed an open procedure under legal basis directive 32014L0024, with a procurement value of £139,484.67. The service is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2025, concluding on 31st August 2027, with an option for extension until August 2029.

This tender opens significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in document management and mailing solutions. Companies with capabilities in printing, mailing, and digital billing, including SMEs with expertise in handling a range of printing tasks, could benefit immensely by aligning themselves for future tenders. The contract demands timely delivery across multiple locations in Inverclyde, implying a strategic advantage for businesses capable of demonstrating operational scale and efficiency, including innovation in service delivery and sustainability practices. Subcontracting opportunities are also viable, given the contract's scope and periodic renewal possibilities, making it a lucrative option for businesses aiming to expand in the public sector.

## Notice

Award notification for the Provision of a Printing, Binding, Enveloping, Mailing & e-Billing Service for Inverclyde Council.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award notification for the below requirement: Inverclyde Council is seeking a high-quality provider of Printing, Binding, Enveloping, Mailing, and e-Billing services. The appointed contractor will be required to supply and deliver a wide range of services, from single to full-colour print, with various finishing options. Suppliers must be capable of meeting tight deadlines, delivering to multiple locations across the Council area, and liaising with a range of internal departments. Additional information: Please refer to Tender Documents

Renewal: The period of the contract shall be 1st September 2025 - 31st August 2027, with option to extend until 31st August 2028 with a further option to extend until 31st August 2029

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032638-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | The contract period is - 1st September 2025 - 31st August 2027, with option to extend until 31st August 2028 with a further option to extend until 31st August 2029. If both extension options are utilised then Inverclyde Councils timescale for retender will be estimated around May 2029. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £139,484 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | INVERCLYDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GREENOCK |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA15 1LX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Inverclyde |
| Electoral ward | Inverclyde North |
| Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRITIQOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79571000 - Mailing services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2025 at 13:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032638-2025
- 4 Apr 2025 at 14:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013170-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793628
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00168
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/toolkit/dashboard/dashboard.do?_ncp=1620112394371.21473-1

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