Award

Framework for Printing and Fulfilment Services

THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF GATESHEAD

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Award

06 Jan 2022 at 16:11

Tender

05 Oct 2021 at 08:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Gateshead has established a Framework for Printing and Fulfilment Services, aimed at providing a range of printing services, including Revenues, Benefits, and Housing Documents. This tender falls under the services category and adheres to an open procurement method. The procurement process is currently complete, with contracts awarded to Critiqom Limited for a total value of £600,000, signed on 7th December 2021. The services are primarily focused in Gateshead, with the contract set to offer the potential for a further extension of two 12-month periods.

This tender creates valuable opportunities for businesses in the printing and related services industry, especially those capable of handling large-scale mailing fulfilment and diverse printing tasks such as offset litho, large format, and promotional printing. Companies with expertise in providing integrated solutions for public sector clients and those familiar with the operational requirements of a regional council would be well-suited to compete in this framework, benefitting from ongoing and varied contract demands.

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Notice Title

Framework for Printing and Fulfilment Services

Notice Description

Gateshead Council has established a Framework for the delivery of printing and fulfilment services. The Framework contract comprises the following Lot: Lot 1 - Revenues, Benefits and Housing Documents

Lot Information

Revenues, Benefits and Housing Documents

The Council has procured a mailing fulfilment service for the printing of its Revenues, Benefits and Housing documents. The service covers both our Annual and Daily Billing printing arrangements and provides for the printing of documents produced from the Council's Capita, Civica and Housing computer systems. The service also provides for the direct receipt of returned undelivered mail which is to be digitised.

Options: Option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods.

Printing and Fulfilment Services

Suppliers appointed to Lot 2 of the Framework will be required to provide a range of printing and fulfilment services. The services that may be required as part of this Lot include: Quarterly and annual statements Customer newsletters (to be mailed together with statements) Annual surveys Print will vary in type, size, quantity and complexity depending on the individual job.

Options: This contract has options to extend for a further 2 x 12-month periods.

Printing of Council News Magazine and Other Related Articles

Suppliers appointed to Lot 3 of the Framework will be required to provide a printing service to the Council's Office of the Chief Executive's Service for the production of its residents' magazine 'GATESHEAD COUNCIL NEWS' and various other publications as required.

Options: This contract has options to extend for a further 2 x 12-month periods.

Offset/Litho Print

Suppliers appointed to Lot 4 of the Framework will be required to provide a range of printed material ranging in nature from simple forms and one- or two-colour leaflets, to full colour brochures. The services that may be required as part of this Lot include: Offset/Litho Print including Finishing Digital Print including Finishing Web Print including Finishing Finishing is included as appropriate and includes but is not limited to: Die-cut, Lamination, Encapsulation, Fold/crease/score, Perfect Binding, Perforation, Embossing, Foil Blocking, Eye Letting, Spot UV, Numbering

Options: This contract has options to extend for a further 2 x 12-month periods.

Large Format Print

Suppliers appointed to Lot 5 of the Framework will be required to provide a range of large format printing. The services that may be required as part of this Lot include: Bridge Banners Pull Up Banners Large Foamex Boards Vehicle Signage Posters Finishing is included as appropriate and includes but is not limited to: Stitching, Eyeletting, Laminating, Mounting

Options: This contract has options to extend for a further 2 x 12-month periods.

Promotional Print

Suppliers appointed to Lot 6 of the Framework will be required to provide a range of branded promotional items. The services that may be required as part of this Lot include supply and branding of: * Pens * Mugs * Reusable shopping bags * USB sticks * Lanyards * T-shirts * Corporate gifts such as paperweights, key rings, mouse mats etc.

Options: This contract has options to extend for a further 2 x 12-month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e7e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000353-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

79810000 - Printing services

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,580,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jan 2022 - 1 Dec 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF GATESHEAD
Additional Buyers

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

Contact Name
Hannah Millar
Contact Email
hannahmillar@gateshead.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear, TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRITIQOM

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