---
title: "Award - NAC/MC/5058 - Bulk Scheduled Mail"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000658951"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2021-06-29"
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# Award - NAC/MC/5058 - Bulk Scheduled Mail

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000658951

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## Summary

The North Ayrshire Council has concluded a public procurement process entitled "Award - NAC/MC/5058 - Bulk Scheduled Mail" to establish a new contract for bulk scheduled mail services within the North Ayrshire region. This procurement falls under the services category, with a contract duration of three years and an option for a 24-month extension. Key dates include the contract signing on 11 June 2021 and a planned mobilisation period of approximately three months from the award to the operational start date. The tender was executed via an open procedure, indicating that it was accessible to all interested suppliers.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mail production and distribution, particularly those experienced in handling municipal communications such as Council Tax and Housing Benefit notifications. Companies, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like PSL Print Management Ltd, which successfully won the contract, may find similar contracts desirable. Engaging in this sector not only enhances operational reach but also aligns businesses with public sector clients that require reliable and efficient mail services.

## Notice

North Ayrshire Council requires to implement a new contract for the provision of bulk scheduled mail services within North Ayrshire. The contract will cover the production and distribution of Council communications in relation to the following services: Council Tax Housing Benefit Non-Domestic Rates Rent Sundry Debtors The duration of the contract will be for 3 years, with the option to extend for upto an additional 24 months at North Ayrshire Council's discretion. There will be a contract mobilisation of approximately 3 months from contract award to the operational start date to allow the supplier to create the appropriate templates in conjunction with the Council and undertake testing ahead of the start date.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council requires to implement a new contract for the provision of bulk scheduled mail services within North Ayrshire. The contract will cover the production and distribution of Council communications in relation to the following services: Council Tax Housing Benefit Non-Domestic Rates Rent Sundry Debtors The duration of the contract will be for 3 years, with the option to extend for upto an additional 24 months at North Ayrshire Council's discretion. There will be a contract mobilisation of approximately 3 months from contract award to the operational start date to allow the supplier to create the appropriate templates in conjunction with the Council and undertake testing ahead of the start date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419731 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £580,359 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | North Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Irvine South |
| Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PSL PRINT MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 64110000 - Postal services
- 79810000 - Printing services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419731

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419731
  Award - NAC/MC/5058 - Bulk Scheduled Mail - North Ayrshire Council requires to implement a new contract for the provision of bulk scheduled mail services within North Ayrshire. The contract will cover the production and distribution of Council communications in relation to the following services: Council Tax Housing Benefit Non-Domestic Rates Rent Sundry Debtors The duration of the contract will be for 3 years, with the option to extend for upto an additional 24 months at North Ayrshire Council's discretion. There will be a contract mobilisation of approximately 3 months from contract award to the operational start date to allow the supplier to create the appropriate templates in conjunction with the Council and undertake testing ahead of the start date.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000658951
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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