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Print Management Services

Crown Commercial Service

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12 Jan 2021 at 08:34

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25 Sep 2020 at 13:58

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21 Sep 2020 at 12:29

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15 Sep 2020 at 09:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has established a framework agreement for "Print Management Services" to be utilized by Central Government and the wider UK public sector. This comprehensive agreement, initially commenced on 28th December 2020, covers end-to-end print management services including security-type printed matter, storage and retrieval, warehousing, electronic mail, and publishing services. While the original agreement was set to expire on 27th December 2024, it has been extended to 27th June 2025 due to implementation delays. The procurement followed an accelerated open procedure to ensure timely implementation, with a value amounting to GBP 420 million. Participating suppliers are delivering these services across the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey, with significant deadlines and procedures delineated to maintain operational efficiency and compliance.

This tender opens significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in diverse printing and related services, particularly SMEs. The comprehensive nature of services required, including electronic mail and warehousing, allows businesses that can deliver integrated printing solutions to benefit significantly. Suppliers of various scales, such as HH Associates Ltd., Allied Publicity Services (Manchester) Limited, Corporate Document Services Ltd, and others including several SMEs, were successfully awarded contracts under different lots, demonstrating the framework's accessibility to a variety of businesses. The scale of the contract and diverse requirements position it as an ideal opportunity for companies looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts and amplify their service portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Print Management Services

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service, as the Authority, have put in place an agreement for the provision of print management services for use by Central Government and UK public sector bodies. The agreement will include print products and all associated services to provide an end to end print management service. Additional information: The start date of this Framework Agreement is 28/12/2020. The expiry date of the Framework Agreement is 27/12/2024. The Framework Agreement will be established for 4 years, with no option to extend. Extension required due to delay implementation of the replacement framework. RM6170 Print Management Services, Lot 2 has been extended to 27/06/2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c8ed1f3a-b8be-4f23-9f14-cc9bfdf0b757
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9c41b5d-0b92-4bca-9808-1967331a9885
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Accelerated Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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

CPV Codes

22450000 - Security-type printed matter

63121000 - Storage and retrieval services

63122000 - Warehousing services

64216120 - Electronic mail services

79800000 - Printing and related services

79970000 - Publishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£420,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£420,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
28 Dec 2020 - 27 Jun 2025 4-5 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
Crown Commercial Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

Allied Publicity Services (Manchester) Limited

Corporate Document Services Ltd

Cubiquity Limited

HARLOW PRINTING LIMITED

HH Associates Ltd.

PSL PRINT MANAGEMENT LTD

Williams Lea Limited

Further Information

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