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Annual Report & Accounts Typeset and Design Agency

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY (ENGLAND)

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07 Jul 2025 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) in England has completed an open procurement process to award a contract for graphic design services. The contract, titled "Annual Report & Accounts Typeset and Design Agency," involves the creation of typeset and design elements for the FSA's Annual Report and Accounts for the years 2024/25 through 2026/27. Located in York, United Kingdom, the FSA leveraged an open procedure specifically designed for below-threshold procurements to select a supplier. The contract, valued at £52,200, commenced on 23rd June 2025 and will conclude on 22nd June 2028. The award was finalised on 1st July 2025, showcasing the procurement category as services within the graphic design sector.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for graphic design firms, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to engage in the public sector market. With Bell Integrated Communications Ltd., an SME based in London, being the successful supplier, the contract underscores the viability for similar businesses to successfully compete in tenders of this nature. Focusing on innovative and compelling graphic design aligned with annual reporting requirements, companies possessing expertise in typesetting and design for professional publication can expect to find such opportunities advantageous for business expansion within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Annual Report & Accounts Typeset and Design Agency

Notice Description

The FSA have awarded a contract for services to typeset and design new and engaging graphic elements for the FSA's next three Annual Report and Accounts (ARA). These will report on our performance and activities in 2024/25, 2025/26 and 2026/27.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8387d08-3ff3-4dc5-b8af-e98573b53c34
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03ece53a-a9e6-42b4-a264-5472b03a6be7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79822500 - Graphic design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 202510 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2028 3-4 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
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY (ENGLAND)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PR
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BELL INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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