Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bfa-4d9c-7216-b072-6098faae03f4/1516-016-production-of-bulk-and-ad-hoc-mailings-for-housing-operations awarded GB open procedure # 1516-016 Production of bulk and ad hoc mailings for Housing Operations [Islington](https://tendernation.io/buyers/islington) Estimated value Not stated Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 25 Jun 2015 ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender Islington Council invites suitable expressions of interest from suppliers for a two part contract. (Lot 1) for the production of our planned bulk mailings including annual service charge invoices, scheduled notices, rent increase notifications and bi annual rent statements. You will receive data to mailmerge, print documents, collate inserts and arrange for postage of the items. (Lot 2) for the production of any ad hoc or unplanned mailings as and when required, often at short notice. You will receive data to mailmerge, print documents, collate inserts and arrange for postage of the items Current status / Background Lot 1 The contract is for two departments within Islington Council; Income Control and Home Ownership Services. Income Control - send out rent statements up to twice a year to approximately 28,000 customers and annually notify approximately 30,000 customers of increases in rent charges. Home Ownership Services - send out annual service charge invoices to approximately 8,700 leaseholders/freeholders. Lot 2 Both departments are required to send ad-hoc letters or notices to our customers, often at short notice e.g. newsletters, leaflets or letters to some or all customers The requirement We are looking to appoint a single contractor who can provide a start-to-finish service for each lot. The same contractor can apply for both lots. TUPE \[Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations\] Potential providers must be aware that TUPE may or may not apply to this service. Further details will be available in the invitation to tender. Contract Period The contract period will be for 12 months from an estimated start date 1 July 2015 with option to extend a further 12 months on up to 3 occassions. Contract Value The estimated total value of this contract over the maximum 48 month term of the contract is: Lot 1 - £79,000. This is based on £19,500 per annum Lot 2 - £72,000. This is based on £18,000 per annum However the Council is confident the bids received will be lower than the estimated value. Award criteria The contract will be awarded to the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) on the basis of cost 40% and quality 60%. Further details will be provided in the invitation to tender. Lot 1 Cost 40% Quality 60% Quality made up of: Proposed approach to data security and protection 20% Proposed approach to technical capability 10% Proposed approach to collection, delivery and distribution 10% Proposed approach to flexibility of service 10% Proposed approach to cus..(view full details to see more) Additional information: If you wish to apply for this contract please follow the steps below: Register your company free of charge via the London Tenders Portal. Link: [londontenders.org](https://www.londontenders.org/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_home?openForm) Await acceptance. You will receive an email confirming your username and password. Use your username and password to log into the London Tenders Portal and express your interest in Contract Number 1516-016 Production of Bulk and Ad hoc Mailings for Housing Operations - 79800000 Printing and related services, 79571000 Mailing services. Shortly after you have expressed interest, you will receive a second email containing a link to access the tender documents. Islington Council publishes all its contract opportunities electronically. If you wish to apply for this contract please follow the steps below: Register your company free of charge via the London Tenders Portal. Link: [londontenders.org/procon](https://www.londontenders.org/procon) Read full description ## CPV classification Mailing-list compilation and mailing services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/76f1f2f0-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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