Tender

Print Services Framework

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 10:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has initiated an open tender process for establishing a Print Services Framework. This tender is classified under the industry category of "Printing and related services" (CPV 79800000) and pertains to the North East region of the United Kingdom. The framework will be divided into two Lots: Lot 1 for Display, Signage, and Large Format Print and Lot 2 for Small Format Print. Each Lot will be independently evaluated and awarded, with a different supplier potentially appointed to each. The tender is currently active, with a tender period ending on 27 March 2025, and the contract period running from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2029.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The comprehensive range of print services needed—including plans, drawings, displays, banners, short-run digital prints, and business stationery—offers broad prospects for companies specialising in various print service areas. Suppliers with expertise in either large or small format printing, or both, should consider applying for the respective Lots to secure long-term partnerships with Sunderland City Council and expand their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Print Services Framework

Notice Description

Sunderland City Council is seeking to establish a framework for Print Services. Under the framework a comprehensive range of Print Services are required that includes: * Display, Signage and Large Format Print: plans and drawings, pull-up & pop-up displays, banners, posters etc. * Small Format Print: short run digital, plans, certificates etc, including ad hoc business and stationary materials. In line with requirements the framework will be divided into two Lots: Lot 1: Display, Signage and Large Format Print Lot 2: Small Format Print Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded independently. The Council are seeking a single Supplier to be appointed to each Lot of the framework. (One supplier for Lot 1 and One supplier for Lot 2). A Supplier can apply for one or more Lots and may also be awarded one or more Lots.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bccd0ebc-5052-4ed6-9646-a5212f86f2d1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 4-5 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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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