Tender

Dynamic Purchasing System for Print & Fulfilment Services

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

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Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Council has initiated a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for print and fulfilment services with a total estimated value of £2,000,000. This procurement process is targeted at suppliers in the printing and related services sector (CPV code 79800000) within the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, following a restricted procedure above the threshold, and will remain active until 31 July 2027. The DPS encompasses various categories such as Printing and Fulfilment Services, Printing of Council News Magazine, General Print, Large Format Print, and Promotional Print. Suppliers interested in participating can review detailed procurement documents published on June 10, 2022, and the initial tender period ended on July 11, 2022.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in the printing industry to secure long-term contracts with Gateshead Council. Admitted suppliers to the DPS will gain the advantage of being invited to respond to specific tenders issued by the Council throughout the contract period. The DPS categories cater to a broad spectrum of printing services, making it suitable for a variety of businesses ranging from large-scale printers to niche promotional print providers. The continual reopening of the DPS to new entrants ensures that evolving market players in the printing sector can also participate and enhance their business growth potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System for Print & Fulfilment Services

Notice Description

The Council has established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for print and fulfilment services. The DPS will remain open to new entrants throughout its lifespan to allow additional Suppliers to be admitted to the DPS. The DPS comprises the following categories: Category 1 - Printing and Fulfilment Services Category 2 - Printing of Council News Magazine and Other Related Articles Category 3 - General Print Category 4 - Large Format Print Category 5 - Promotional Print The purpose of the DPS is to meet the Council's requirements for printing and fulfilment work that cannot be fulfilled by its internal multi-functional devices. Suppliers who are admitted to the DPS will be invited to respond to tenders, as and when they are issued by the Council. To access the procurement documents go to https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities/overview/public/7df11910-2480-4f4a-afff-4d9379ecb03c

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c7c7382-782d-4d3b-8573-7fafe9e7199f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26e44901-84db-4972-aee8-d20cbb4c3668
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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