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Framework for Print and Mailing Services

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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AwardUpdate

30 Jul 2019 at 15:54

Award Notice
Award

24 Jun 2019 at 10:21

Award Notice
Tender

09 Apr 2019 at 07:20

Tender Notice
Tender

04 Apr 2019 at 12:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is seeking suppliers for a 'Framework for Print and Mailing Services', active as of May 28, 2019, following an open procurement process. The framework is intended to establish a panel of four suppliers to provide cost-effective, high-quality printing and mailing services. The contract period spans from August 1, 2019, to July 31, 2021, with an estimated annual spend of £100,000. Suppliers should be capable of delivering various printing materials, including brochures and newsletters, primarily for the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period ended on May 7, 2019.

This framework offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in printing and mailing services, particularly those who can demonstrate competitive pricing and quality service delivery. Potential suppliers can benefit from a guaranteed volume of work over the contract period, as they compete for tasks through further competitions based on price. This is an excellent chance for businesses specialising in printing to expand their client base and establish a long-term relationship with a local authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Print and Mailing Services

Notice Description

PLEASE NOTE TENDER DOCUMENTS CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE NEPO PORTAL AT WWW.NEPO.ORG USING REFERENCE NUMBER DN402427. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE BUYER DIRECTLY. Durham County Council (the Council) has its own internal design and print department. The department's professional and highly qualified staff along with effective use of the latest technology enables the Council's Design and Print section to offer a high quality service providing the majority of design, promotional, print and mailing needs of the Council The printing and mailing capabilities of the Council's Design and Print are however limited and therefore the Council wishes to set up a framework panel of four suppliers who are cost effective with good levels of quality, are capable of delivering within short timescales, comply with current legislation and are recognised as an environmentally responsible organisations. Suppliers will be required to provide a comprehensive, effective, efficient and economic service for the supply display printing and mailing requirements within the scope of this Framework. Please see below the variety of items that can be required (please note this list is not exhaustive): * A full colour perfect bound booklet or brochure with UV/ machine sealed cover * A full colour magazine * An A4+ full colour folder with at least 5mm capacity glued pocket. With examples of gloss and matt finish. * Full colour newsletter on coated and uncoated stock * Full colour A4 6pp leaflet folded to 1/3 A4. Examples of coated and uncoated stock * C5 Window Mailing Envelope * A5 Greeting Card * Business Card (Heavy Card Stock) * A4 full colour digital newsletter * A3 full colour digital poster * Full colour digital postcard It is estimated the annual average spend on this Framework is approximately PS100,000 this figure is provided as an estimate only and we cannot guarantee future levels of expenditure. The Council will award places on the framework to a maximum of 4 suppliers. The 4 suppliers with the highest scores following the evaluation of this framework will be successful. Each individual request for quotation will then be carried out via a further competition based on 100% price, which will be issued via the NEPO portal. This procurement is issued under an Open Procedure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b93e5b6-a9d1-4700-ad34-d3d31c8d7fd5
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79810000 - Printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Steven Saville
Contact Email
steven.saville@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000265736

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ALPHAGRAPHICS

INC DOT COM

POTTS PRINT

STATEX COLOUR PRINT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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