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ISHACommsDesignContract

ISLINGTON & SHOREDITCH HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by ISLINGTON & SHOREDITCH HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED focuses on a creative graphic design, print, and distribution service contract for communications materials, titled "ISHACommsDesignContract". This contract falls under the housing services category and is located in London, with postcode N42DR. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period running from 1st June 2025 to 1st June 2027. The deadline for tender submissions was 9th May 2025. The procurement method adopted was a direct single tender action, which is a below-threshold procedure focusing on known designers and agencies with a contract value cap of £30k per supplier per annum.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in graphic design and communications, including SMEs and VCSEs. As the contract does not guarantee a specific amount of work, it can provide a flexible engagement for graphic design firms looking to build their portfolio with public sector work. Companies adept in delivering high-quality and competitively priced communication materials could find this project particularly advantageous. The pre-evaluated suppliers include Douglas Thompson Design, Suzanne Taylor, Resource, SEACOURT LIMITED, and Maxmedia Communications, demonstrating the potential for meaningful collaborations in the creative industry sector.

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Notice Title

ISHACommsDesignContract

Notice Description

This is a creative graphic design, print and distribution service contract for communications materials. There is no guarantee of work, and the contract is limited to PS30k pa per supplier. When need arises the contract holder(s) are invited to submit their proposals. The contract was circulated to known designers and agencies who were invited to tender. A rigid evaluation system with quality (inc portfolio evidence) (60%) price, 40% was used to select appointed suppliers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0d90cc7-28b0-41bc-b1c1-8c41db7aa787
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94884219-c9f7-4ced-89fa-2247ebca6ca8
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 1 Jun 2027 2-3 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
ISLINGTON & SHOREDITCH HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Jan Carberry
Contact Email
janetc@isha.co.uk
Contact Phone
07974 462403

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N4 2DR
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Finsbury Park
Westminster Constituency
Islington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

DOUGLAS THOMPSON DESIGN

MAXMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS

RESOURCE

SEACOURT

SUZANNE TAYLOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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