Award

DfC - Provision of Print Services

DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Dec 2021 at 09:14

Tender

06 Jul 2021 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Communities is managing the procurement for "DfC - Provision of Print Services" in the printing and delivery services category. This procurement is currently active and follows an open procedure. The contract value is £300,000, with a duration of three years. The tender period is scheduled to end on 26th August 2021. This procurement adheres to the established legal framework and includes a bidding process that ensures transparency and fair competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for medium-sized enterprises and companies specialising in printing services, including digital printing and print finishing. Businesses that can deliver high-quality print solutions efficiently and competitively will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process can enhance a company’s reputation, foster long-term partnerships, and provide access to a steady stream of work within the public sector.

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Notice Title

DfC - Provision of Print Services

Notice Description

DfC - Provision of Print Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

DfC - Provision of Print Services. Additional information: Contract duration 3 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c42f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030170-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79800000 - Printing and related services

79810000 - Printing services

79811000 - Digital printing services

79820000 - Services related to printing

79821000 - Print finishing services

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Every 3 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES
Contact Name
ssdadmin.cpdfinance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 2JB
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

G P S COLOUR GRAPHICS

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