Award

Print Framework Re-tender Lot 2, 2025

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Aug 2025 at 13:42

Award Notice
Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 12:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The "Print Framework Re-tender Lot 2, 2025" is a public procurement process managed by Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council, located in Ellesmere Port, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Printing and related services" with CPV code 79800000. The process employed an open procurement method, initiated as a tender. The tender phase ended on 24th March 2025, and the contract has been awarded and activated from 1st May 2025 with a completion date of 30th April 2028. The retrospective award notice was published on 13th August 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in large format printing and signage services to expand their operations and secure long-term revenue streams. The procurement approach, open to SMEs, fosters competitive participation from smaller companies, creating a favourable growth environment for agile and innovative print service providers. Organisations with existing capabilities in the designated industry category can enhance their market presence through successful engagement in such public sector contracts. The estimated contract value is £195,000, distributed among several suppliers, including Cestrian Signs Limited, Continuous Data Print (UK) Ltd, and others, indicating a collaborative framework conducive to business partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Print Framework Re-tender Lot 2, 2025

Notice Description

Print Framework Re-tender Lot 2, 2025 Large format printing (including signage)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ceb5adc1-e65d-4cad-96d2-38874be755c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/799e485b-22c0-45d2-933a-d9c055f02aa2
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

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£195,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 3-4 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
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ellie Ramage
Contact Email
ellie.ramage@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1244975961

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

CESTRIAN SIGNS

CONTINUOUS DATA PRINT (UK) LTD - T/A CDP PRINT MANAGEMENT

COSIGN

GRAFIT DISPLAY HIRE

HARLOW PRINTING

SIGN MAKERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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