Award

Provision of a Design and Print Services

SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Apr 2023 at 10:49

Tender

01 Sep 2022 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council has completed the award process for the procurement of Design and Print Services. The council sought a supplier for various print requirements, with Formara Limited being the active supplier. The contract is valued at £536,457.5 and was signed on 8th March 2023. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, with a focus on quality and cost criteria. The council's contact person for this contract is Ms Sharon Cohen, reachable at +44 1702534810 or sharoncohen@southend.gov.uk. The services fall under the Printing and related services industry category, with the contract awarded to meet bespoke and general print needs for the council located in Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom.

Southend-on-Sea City Council is currently seeking a single supplier for Design and Print Services to be delivered over a three-year period, with the potential for extension up to 2028. This presents an opportunity for experienced suppliers in the printing industry to engage with the council. Given the Council's emphasis on adherence to branding guidelines, consistent quality, and cost-effectiveness, businesses that can offer high-quality and competitive printing services are well-suited to compete. The contract offers potential growth opportunities for suppliers looking to establish a long-term partnership with the council and showcase their expertise in meeting specific design and print requirements efficiently.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Design and Print Services

Notice Description

Provision of Design and Print Services for bespoke and general print requirements for Southend-on Sea City Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Design and Print Services for: information leaflets and posters, brochures, flyers for events and services, digital and social media assets and campaign identities (where these are not done in-house), reports requiring specific volumes, quality and finishing, roller and vinyl banners etc.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further two periods of 12 months up to 31/05/2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0364b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011787-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

79800000 - Printing and related services

79820000 - Services related to printing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£536,457 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 31 May 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Miss Sharon Cohen, Ms Sharon Cohen
Contact Email
sharoncohen@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1702534810

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND ON SEA
Postcode
SS2 6ER
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORMARA

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