Franking Machine Framework Agreement

National framework for the provision of postal services. The agreement was developed with input from a wide range of stakeholders, including universities, NHS institutions, police services, local and central governments, schools and academies, and will address common and unique customer needs to achieve efficiency and cost savings across the public sector. If you are not registered to access it and are eligible to use the Framework, please complete the registration form and send it to one of the Scottish procurement contacts listed below. This lot covers a range of low to medium volume postage machines and consumables, both for rental and direct purchase. Basic maintenance is included and additional service encapsulation options are also available. With a comprehensive selection of suppliers and access to the latest postal goods and services, it is expected to become the main agreement for the public sector. The new agreement is divided into seven different lots: today, a new agreement has been launched that will cover all the needs for postal goods and services for the entire public sector. Eligibility derives from the conditions for publication in the Official Journal of the EU, and the related guidance can be found in Annex A of our Guidelines on Framework Agreements. Whether you want to use traditional postal services or make your post office digital, this framework offers a wide range of postal goods, services and solutions to meet your postal needs and strategies.

It doesn`t matter where you are on this path, from pickup and delivery to inbound digital scanning and electronic distribution. Crown Commercial Service (CCS), ESPO and YPO worked together throughout the procurement process and worked with public sector stakeholders to provide customers with a quick and easy way to purchase postal goods and services. The agreement was concluded in an open procedure that is fully in line with EU and UK public procurement rules and regulations. Guidelines for public sector organizations on access to and use of the national framework. For pricing and terms for executives and contracts, visit the Knowledge Hub. If you are unable to provide the required accounting information – e.B a new business without the required accounts – please provide a bank letter in which they prove their willingness to support your organization during the term of the contract. This new framework supports this objective by providing higher education institutions with a fully compliant way to procure shipping equipment. Devices that are part of the framework include postage machines, folder inserts, letter openers, mail printing and aggregation software, and post-tracking and tracing systems. This lot covers a full range of low, medium and high capacity postage machines, mailroom equipment (including X-ray equipment) and related consumables and software for rental and direct purchase.

It also includes basic maintenance and additional service encapsulation options. Note: It is the responsibility of any purchasing organization that wishes to use the Framework Agreement to ensure that it is entitled to do so. Lot 3 includes a pick-up and delivery service for all postal items to be delivered within the UK. Services include high-volume services, low-to-medium-volume services, sorted and unsorted services, secure services, collection services, and undelivered item management services. In case of doubt, legal advice should be sought. Production and delivery of planned/regular mail merges. This is done by securely transferring the address and data files to an external mail production center, where the address/data files are used to create the shipment; The mail is then printed, sorted and transferred to its final destination for delivery. This service includes, but is not limited to: For more information, see the attached buying guide. Please refer to the question in point 4B.5 of the EEA and the Economic and Financial Capacity section of PCS-T to confirm: This lot includes the provision of security screening services for a variety of incoming mail, including documents and packages for a range of hazardous items and materials.

The provider is required to provide at least up to level 3 of the British Standards Institution`s Mail Screening and Security Specification (PAS 97:2015). (Required) Employer`s liability insurance* = GBP 5,000,000. Please attach at least 2 annual financial accounts. . Kath Cowan Senior Portfolio Specialist Email: [email protected] Phone: 0141 242 0129 This bundle includes mail opening and digital scanning services that can be performed on-site (on-site), at the supplier (external) or in a mix of both. The Authority reserves the right to extend the framework agreement for a further period of up to 24 months, provided that the results are satisfactory and that institutions continue to comply with the requirements. In cooperation with the institutions, the Authority has developed a Code of Conduct for the Supply Chain – Annex D – which sets out the expected standards for its supply chain in terms of social, ethical and environmental compliance. The bidder must complete the supply chain code of conduct in order to achieve its objectives before awarding the contract. Lot 5 includes independent audit and consulting services for mailroom operations and related document and data management that provide assistance and support in the development and implementation of your postal services strategy. APUC Supply of national postage machines, related services and consumables.

Please note that the specified frame value includes “transmission” costs, including postage charges set by Royal Mail. The estimated actual expenditure for the entire potential period of the Framework Agreement, excluding these costs, amounts to GBP 16 543 713. . At the beginning of each new academic year, the Authority shall provide the contractor with a new template and the reporting schedule. If no expenses have been made for the quarter, you will still need to register and record a zero return on expenses. NPDG was founded in 1996 with the mission of identifying areas of postal provision and services and postal rooms suitable for national cooperation in higher education, with the aim of obtaining the best possible value for money. The bidder must sign the tender form – Appendix A – before winning the bid to confirm that their response to the bid is a complete, truthful and accurate bid. (At the time of the awards ceremony.) The full list of participating institutions and other institutions is set out in Annex E. APUC Ltd will provide for a standstill period of at least 10 calendar days after electronic notification (at least 15 calendar days for other means of communication) to unsuccessful applicants of the award decision. An economic operator who suffers or threatens to suffer loss or damage as a result of a breach of an obligation under the Government Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2015 may bring an action before the Sheriff`s Court or the Court of Session.

Pitney Bowes is pleased to announce that it has been selected as one of four suppliers approved under the National Postage Machine Agreement (NFMA) following a tendering process as part of the OJEU procurement procedures. .