Award

Blue Badge Production

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

23 Feb 2023 at 12:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council has recently awarded a four-year contract for the production of Blue Badges to APS Group. The contract value is £152,000 and falls under the printing and related services category. The procurement method used was a selective negotiated procedure. The contract period runs from February 5, 2023, to February 4, 2027. The tender had a closing date of January 20, 2023, with the award made on February 4, 2023, in England.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in printing and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this tender. Durham County Council, the buying organization, awarded the contract to APS Group, a large-scale supplier. Businesses operating in the services industry, particularly those involved in printing, should consider participating in such selective procurement processes to expand their market presence and revenue streams.

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Notice Title

Blue Badge Production

Notice Description

Four-year Contract with APS Limited, as awarded by Department for Transport for the production of Blue Badges. The Provider is required to. * Produce the Blue Badges; * Print the Blue Badges; * Supply the Clocks, Information, and Badge.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec70d508-ff09-4567-a3e6-ece3c0a46dd6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d747880-2ea8-42b2-a93e-0521e433ef08
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£152,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£152,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2023 - 4 Feb 2027 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
MacKenzie Heath
Contact Email
mackenzie.heath@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000264859

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
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
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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