Award

ARFQ - To Establish a Framework for the Provision of Corporate Print

SEFTON COUNCIL

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Award

03 Apr 2019 at 08:36

Award Notice
Tender

21 Feb 2019 at 13:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Council is soliciting bids for the "ARFQ - To Establish a Framework for the Provision of Corporate Print" tender, which aims to enhance their print services for effective communication with residents and businesses. This open procurement process, classified under "Bespoke printed matter," has a contract value of £75,000 and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 13th March 2019, with the contract set to commence from 1st April 2019 and lasting until 31st March 2021. The award of the contract was announced on 28th March 2019.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) who can provide coordinated and compliant printing services. Businesses with expertise in print management, graphic design, and the production of high-quality printed materials would find this tender advantageous in expanding their service offerings and client base by partnering with Sefton Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ARFQ - To Establish a Framework for the Provision of Corporate Print

Notice Description

The Council strives to communicate effectively with all of its residents, workforce, visitors and businesses. One method of communication is print and associated products. a number of difficulties have been identified in relation to the usage of printers. The key areas identified are as follows: * varying levels of expertise across the Council; * lack of consistency in compiling specifications; * varying knowledge in commissioning printers; * wide ranging quality of printed matter produced; * lack of compliance with Corporate Standards; * varying levels of prices being charged across the Council; * lack of consistency in approach when producing printed materials. The purpose of this exercise is to establish an open framework for Sefton Council to provide printing services in a co-ordinated, consistent, efficient and cost effective fashion. Additional information: If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit https://procontract.due-north.com. If you are not already registered on the Chest, please click on the 'Register Free' button and follow the quick and free registration process. Once you receive your user name and password, you can log in and express an interest. The ARFQ information pack will then be available to download.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ac301b3-109c-4b94-acb0-de4a6810c057
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de549636-2a08-451c-8032-1f9ee7cde79a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22458000 - Bespoke printed matter

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ALLPAY

CDP PRINT MANAGEMENT

GROSVENOR DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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