Further Competition for Postal Goods and Services Contract Under Framework RM1063

Further Competition via Postal Goods and Service Framework Agreement (RM1063) Halton Borough Council is seeking a supplier with the relevant experience and market knowledge to provide a print, personalisation and mailing service initially for the Revenue and Benefits Division with future roll out Council-wide to be implemented. The Council is looking to develop a pro-active relationship with the successful supplier that will identify future efficiencies and value for money from working together.

Crown Commercial Services (CCS), working collaboratively with ESPO and YPO have awarded a Framework for Postal Goods and Services (RM1063) on 17th February 2015. Halton Borough Council intends to run a ‘further-competition’ for future call offs under this Framework Agreement to obtain the goods and/or services detailed in this document.

Supplier/contractors will receive work electronically and will be responsible for the printing, addressing, enveloping and delivery (physical/electronic) of mail items. Supplier/contractors will offer a range of electronic and physical delivery options, such as SMS or email and will provide supporting software where necessary The call off contract will be let on the Terms and Conditions of the Postal Goods and Services Frameworks (RM1063).

Halton Borough Council has a requirement to communicate externally with the public, members, partners, school and suppliers. All communication is carried out in the most secure and efficient manner. Confidential/Restricted communication of data refers to personal information that is protected by law or requires the highest level of control and security, such as; Racial/Ethnic origin, Political opinion, Religious/other beliefs, Physical/Mental Health, Sexual Life or Criminal proceedings or convictions.