Award

Print and Digital Communications Award Notice - Lot 2

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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11 Mar 2025 at 15:20

Award

11 Mar 2025 at 14:44

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13 Dec 2023 at 12:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service, representing the Authority, has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of printed matter, digital communications, and related products under the framework agreement RM6297. This contract, classified under the CPV code 79800000 for printing and related services, serves Central Government and UK public sector bodies. The procurement utilised an open procedure and the framework includes diverse routes to market, such as Direct Award and Further Competition. The contract commenced on 14th February 2025 and will run until 13th February 2029, with an indicative value of £740,000,000 GBP. Interested parties are encouraged to refer to the award documents available from the procurement portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in print and digital communications services, including SMEs and VCSEs. The broad scope, encompassing operational, transactional, and secure print, alongside digital asset management, omni-channel communications, content creation, and media duplication, allows for diverse business involvement. The framework's structure and routes to market promise consistent demand and potential for substantial revenue growth. The diverse service requirements open doors for businesses with capabilities ranging from direct mail fulfilment and distribution to digital solutions. Suppliers can leverage this project to expand their footprint in public sector contracts and develop long-term collaborations with government entities, fostering business expansion and stability.

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Notice Title

Print and Digital Communications Award Notice - Lot 2

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service, as the Authority, has put in place an agreement for the provision of printed matter, digital communications and related products for use by Central Government and UK public sector bodies. The agreement included multiple routes to market (Direct Award and Further Competition) for purchasing print products, digital communications and all associated services to provide an end to end print management service. The scope included all types of print such as operational, transactional, and secure print, and the associated services such as direct mail, storage, fulfilment and distribution, digital asset management, digital solutions, omni channel communications, content creation, pre-production services, media duplication and official papers. The lotting structure of this framework was determined as a result of market engagement and is as follows: Lot 2 Print and Digital Communications (Further Competition)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dee4567e-5ec3-43d3-972e-564666be0ba2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98ecd7df-1451-4f51-9555-f459b5d0b89e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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


CPV Codes

30197630 - Printing paper

30197640 - Self-copy or other copy paper

30197643 - Photocopier paper

30197645 - Card for printing

30211300 - Computer platforms

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£740,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£740,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
25 Mar 2024Expired
Award Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2025 - 13 Feb 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3454102222

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
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
1
Supplier Name

A LIST OF SUCCESSFUL SUPPLIERS CAN BE FOUND IN THE ATTACHMENTS A

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