Unity Hybrid Mail wins UK government contract
Unity Hybrid Mail, provided by GI Solutions Group, has been awarded a place as a major UK government communications supplier. The company has been awarded a place on Lot 10 of the Buying Solutions Postal Services Framework Agreement, which is available to the public sector.
Designed and developed by IT print consultancy Haigh Consultancy Services, the product is one of the most mature in the market place today.
The framework, worth £1.5bn, covers the provision of postal services and hybrid mail in the public sector. Lot 10 specifically refers to the provision of hybrid mail including the optimisation of data to guarantee correct addressing of items and to streamline delivery routes to ensure cost-effectiveness.
The UK Public Sector currently spends an estimated £650m a year on traditional postal services and has a potential spend of £850m a year on hybrid mail services. Unity Hybrid Mail will be able to help service this requirement by allowing government organisations to send mail communications out at the touch of a button – from the desktop to the production facility where it is printed, folded and inserted into envelopes.
The four-year framework agreement, which also includes printing and inserting, was launched on 10 August 2010. A total of 11 suppliers have been successfully appointed to the ‘lot’ after undergoing a rigorous evaluation process to ensure they offer competitive rates and quality service.
Robin Welch, managing director, GI Solutions Group, said: “This appointment strengthens our position as a leading supplier of print and mail services to the public sector. With the drive for efficiency in the public services under the new government, we are delighted to have been recognised for our commitment to helping public sector organisations take advantage of cost saving processes.
“Our expertise means we can help organisations achieve substantial efficiencies in the area of print and mail. Unity Hybrid Mail can save governmental organisations up to 70% on the cost of sending their communications by post, enabling savings to be reinvested into front line services.
“We look forward to supporting public sector requirements by delivering effective and efficient hybrid mail services.”
