--- title: "Mail and Print Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000677068" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000677068" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000677068.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000677068.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL" published: "2021-12-15" --- # Mail and Print Services Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000677068 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000677068) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000677068.json) ## Summary Dumfries and Galloway Council is initiating a planned procurement process for "Mail and Print Services" aimed at enhancing their mailing solutions, focusing on regular daily mail as well as medium and large bulk mailings. This procurement falls under the category of general public services and is located in Dumfries, UK. The communication regarding this tender is expected to reach interested suppliers by 28th February 2022, with opportunities for engagement starting in January 2022. Interested parties are encouraged to provide input on the contract scope and available solutions. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in mail and print services, particularly those capable of managing high-volume mailing requirements and offering flexible solutions for both individual and bulk mail items. Companies with expertise in secure data handling, proofing processes, and multi-lingual printing could significantly benefit from participating in this procurement, as it aligns with the needs of local government operations and electoral registration requirements. ## Notice Dumfries & Galloway Council is seeking to procure a mail and print solution for regular daily mailings as well as medium and large bulk mailings. This will include, but will not be limited to assessor information notices, appeal correspondence, valuation notices, council tax notices, annual canvass, postal vote applications and daily electoral registration letters. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Dumfries & Galloway Council is looking to procure a mail & print service for regular daily mailings and medium and large bulk mailings. We will require the following, including, but not limited to - Print and post of individual and bulk mail items - Unlimited daily uploads of mail items - Ability to upload single or bulk mailings via secure data files - Ability to provide pdf files of individual or bulk mail items where appropriate - Process for mail items to be queued pending approval - Ability to proof mail prior to posting where it is supplied through large data files - Have the capability to receive returned mail and provide a full scanning solution - The ability to provide mailings to UK and overseas addresses in line with current electoral registration requirements - Ability to print mailings in alternative languages and varying type settings and sizes to support accessibility considerations.. Please note that this might be a subject to change. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435798 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Feb 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL | | Locality | DUMFRIES | | Post town | Dumfries and Galloway | | Postcode | DG1 2HP | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway | | Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway | | Electoral ward | Nith | | Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway | | Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 22000000 - Printed matter and related products - 22450000 - Security-type printed matter - 22458000 - Bespoke printed matter - 22821000 - Electoral forms - 22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter - 64110000 - Postal services - 64112000 - Postal services related to letters - 79800000 - Printing and related services ## Release History - 15 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435798 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435798 Mail and Print Services - Dumfries & Galloway Council is seeking to procure a mail and print solution for regular daily mailings as well as medium and large bulk mailings. This will include, but will not be limited to assessor information notices, appeal correspondence, valuation notices, council tax notices, annual canvass, postal vote applications and daily electoral registration letters. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.dumgal.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000677068 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=677068 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000677068. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000677068.json.