--- title: "Provision of a Printing, Binding, Enveloping, Mailing & e-Billing Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000793628" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793628" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000793628.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000793628.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "INVERCLYDE COUNCIL" published: "2025-06-16" --- # Provision of a Printing, Binding, Enveloping, Mailing & e-Billing Service Buyer: INVERCLYDE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000793628 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793628) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000793628.json) ## Summary Inverclyde Council has successfully completed a public procurement process for the provision of a comprehensive Printing, Binding, Enveloping, Mailing, and e-Billing service. The contract, identified by reference CP0588/FIN, has been awarded to Critiqom Ltd. This procurement falls under the general public services category and covers the Inverclyde region, with services to be delivered to multiple locations within the area. The procurement followed an open procedure, commencing with an open tender announcement on 4th April 2025, with a submission deadline of 5th May 2025. The contract was signed on 16th June 2025, commencing on 1st September 2025 and running until 31st August 2027, with options to extend until 2028 and 2029. This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in printing and mailing services. The contract demands a high-quality provider capable of meeting tight deadlines and offering a variety of services ranging from single to full-colour print, with various finishing options. Businesses with experience in delivering similar scale projects in both public and private sectors are well-suited to compete. Additionally, there is a focus on delivering social values, which forms part of the evaluation criteria, posing an opportunity for businesses to demonstrate commitment to community benefits as part of their service delivery. Successful tenderers must also meet requisite insurance and financial criteria to ensure they are well-prepared to fulfil the contract terms. ## 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.. 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 | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532644 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 5 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Jun 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Sep 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 | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532644 - 4 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527618 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527618 Provision of a Printing, Binding, Enveloping, Mailing & e-Billing Service - Open Tender Procedure for the Provision of a Printing, Binding, Enveloping, Mailing & e-Billing Service for Inverclyde Council. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532644 Provision of a Printing, Binding, Enveloping, Mailing & e-Billing Service - Award notification for the Provision of a Printing, Binding, Enveloping, Mailing & e-Billing Service for Inverclyde Council. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793628 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/toolkit/dashboard/dashboard.do?_ncp=1620112394371.21473-1 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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