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Print Framework 2024

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

13 Aug 2025 at 13:49

Award Notice
Tender

16 Sep 2024 at 11:50

Tender Notice
Tender

16 Sep 2024 at 09:49

Tender Notice
Tender

16 Sep 2024 at 09:48

Tender Notice
Tender

30 Aug 2024 at 12:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council successfully completed the "Print Framework 2024" procurement process, aimed at establishing framework agreements for general and large format printing services, with a contract period from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2027. The procurement method used was an open procedure, which was above the threshold. The procurement catered to the print industry under the CPV classification 79810000, with the delivery of services within England, United Kingdom. The tender had a submission deadline on 1st October 2024 and reached the award stage with active status on 21st January 2025. The council, located at The Portal, Ellesmere Port, England, with contact person Ellie Ramage, orchestrated this process to ensure continual supply of crucial printing services over the stipulated contract period.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which the procurement process shows a predisposition for. The multi-lot structure of the framework allows businesses to tender for specific lots—general printing or large format printing, including signage—based on their expertise and capacity. Winning such contracts can enhance credibility, open up further business prospects and foster partnerships with a prominent local council. Suppliers like B&D Print Services Limited, Cliffe Enterprise, and others who took part in this contract exemplify the types of businesses ideally positioned to benefit from such public procurement opportunities due to their scale and specialisation in printing services. This engagement not only boosts their operational footprint but also aligns them with strategic public sector partnerships in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Print Framework 2024

Notice Description

Print Framework Cheshire West and Chester Council intend to establish framework agreements for lot 1 and lot 2 for printing requirements for a 3 year period, with a possible option to extend for 12 months. Printing requirements for lot 1 and lot 2 Suppliers can tender for both or individual lots. Lot 1 - General print Lot 2 - Large format printing (including signage) Full information and application process can be located on the Chest - www.the-chest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f732d235-dd93-41a8-8ff3-855a7335f747
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b03fe4b-9056-44a6-9318-04e6a7dadcef
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79810000 - Printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2028 2-3 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

B&D PRINT SERVICES

CLIFFE ENTERPRISE

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

DS REPRO

HARLOW PRINTING

LATCHAM DIRECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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