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title: "Hybrid Mail (Off-Site) Services"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-120660"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2022-04-22"
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# Hybrid Mail (Off-Site) Services

Buyer: BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-120660

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## Summary

Bridgend County Borough Council is inviting tenders for its Hybrid Mail (Off-Site) Services, addressing the need for efficient mail handling over the next three years. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the mail industry sector, and is set to conclude on 23 May 2022 at 11:00 AM. The total contract value is estimated at GBP 960,000. Interested parties should note that submissions must be made electronically, and all communications related to this tender are to be conducted via the eTender Wales platform.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mail services, particularly those that can offer innovative solutions to enhance hybrid mail processes. Companies capable of providing efficient print and distribution services, especially with experience in adapting to remote working conditions, will be well-positioned to compete. Given the ongoing nature of this contract, suppliers with a proven track record of large-volume mail handling could find a fertile market in the consistent demand generated by Bridgend County Borough Council's operations.

## Notice

Bridgend CBC have used a provider for Hybrid Mail (Off Site) Services for the previous eight years, and are running an invitation to tender to supply hybrid mail for the next three years. Bridgend CBC introduced hybrid mail to reduce the amount of on site printing, reduce administration, and to eliminate the requirement for a courier service between different buildings. The ability to print end of year council tax and housing benefit letters has reduced the need for printing approximately 60,000 letters and the administration of packing 60,000 envelopes over a two week period in March each year. During the Covid-19 pandemic over the last twenty two months, the ability for officers to continue to distribute letters to customers and stakeholders, whilst working from home, by printing to the hybrid mail print driver installed locally on each laptop has been a massive benefit to the business as officers moved seamlessly to working from home. Volume of letters sent to our provider has remained pretty consistent over the last four years at around half a million items per annum, as has annual spend of approximately GBP 240,000.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see procurement documentation for more information

Renewal: with the option to extend for 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=120660 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2022 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £960,000 |
| Lots value | £960,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRIDGEND |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF31 4WB |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Bridgend |
| Electoral ward | Bridgend Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bridgend |
| Delivery location | TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 64110000 - Postal services
- 64112000 - Postal services related to letters
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services
- 64216120 - Electronic mail services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=120660

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR395484
  Hybrid Mail (Off-Site) Services - Bridgend CBC have used a provider for Hybrid Mail (Off Site) Services for the previous eight years, and are running an invitation to tender to supply hybrid mail for the next three years. Bridgend CBC introduced hybrid mail to reduce the amount of on site printing, reduce administration, and to eliminate the requirement for a courier service between different buildings. The ability to print end of year council tax and housing benefit letters has reduced the need for printing approximately 60,000 letters and the administration of packing 60,000 envelopes over a two week period in March each year. During the Covid-19 pandemic over the last twenty two months, the ability for officers to continue to distribute letters to customers and stakeholders, whilst working from home, by printing to the hybrid mail print driver installed locally on each laptop has been a massive benefit to the business as officers moved seamlessly to working from home. Volume of letters sent to our provider has remained pretty consistent over the last four years at around half a million items per annum, as has annual spend of approximately GBP 240,000.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=120660
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-120660
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.bridgend.gov.uk

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