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IA2605 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Print Management Services

Staffordshire County Council

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26 Jan 2022 at 10:25

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Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council is conducting a tender process for the "IA2605 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Print Management Services", aimed at appointing one supplier to manage its comprehensive print requirements across Staffordshire. This involves handling various printing needs including brochures, business cards, and promotional items. The procurement is currently in the active contract stage, with the contract period running from August 1, 2022, to July 31, 2024, and an option to extend until July 31, 2026. Interested suppliers must submit their bids electronically through the Proactis e-tendering system by the deadline, which is set for February 28, 2022.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for print management companies, particularly those that can deliver diverse printing and distribution services. Companies specialising in printing services, especially those with a strong track record in quality and pricing, would be well-suited to compete. Successful bidders will not only gain a vital contract with Staffordshire County Council but also the chance to collaborate with a network of print partners, expanding their business reach within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IA2605 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Print Management Services

Notice Description

Staffordshire County Council wish to appoint one supplier to deliver a Print Management Service for all its print requirements within Staffordshire. This may include web print; digital print; lithographical print; wide format and promotional items. The supplier should be capable of supplying a wide range of mono and colour printed material including, but not limited to, the following types: brochures; booklets; business cards; posters; postcards; Flyers; hybrid mail; surveys; letterheads; banners; secure and confidential printing. The supplier will handle all print requests received from SCC. Any print work that is unable to be printed by the supplier, then a comprehensive print management service is to be offered. The supplier will be able to source all forms of printed materials and other more specialised items from a network of print partners. However, the supplier will remain accountable to SCC for any underperformance of print partners. Please refer to the Service Specification for full details on what the Council expects from a Print Management Service. Please note this is a Single Supplier Framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please note this is a two-stage open tender process, where the Council is looking to appoint one contractor. Stage 1 is the Selection Questionnaire (SQ) stage that contains number of Pass/Fail questions and 100% weighting assessing quality. All questions will concentrate on bidders past experience. This stage is open to all bidders to apply. At the end of the SQ stage 5 bidders will be shortlisted to go through to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) Stage 2. Stage 2 will have 20% weighting against Quality and 80% weighting against Price. All ITT documents (stage 2) are currently in draft format and have been provided for information only and will be finalised and issued to shortlisted bidders to commence stage 2

Options: Option to extend by two years to the 31st July 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030f73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015716-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

79810000 - Printing services

79820000 - Services related to printing

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2022 - 31 Jul 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Staffordshire County Council
Additional Buyers

Cannock Chase District Council

South Staffordshire Council

Stafford Borough Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANNOCK
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Postcode Area
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PSL Print Management Limited

Further Information

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