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NIAO - Design, Formatting Origination, Printing, Publishing and Distribution Services for the Northern Ireland Audit Office

NI AUDIT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Apr 2023 at 10:06

Tender

10 Feb 2023 at 07:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Audit Office has initiated a tender for Design, Formatting Origination, Printing, Publishing, and Distribution Services. The procurement process is currently in the active stage. The contract involves the provision of services in the industry category of Printing and related services. The total contract value is £225,000. The main procurement method used is the Open procedure. The buying organization is the Northern Ireland Audit Office, located in BELFAST, United Kingdom. The contract was signed on 17th April 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in design, printing, and publishing services to compete for a contract with the Northern Ireland Audit Office. The contract, valued at £225,000, offers a potential for business growth over a 3-year period with optional extensions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the printing industry, particularly those providing digital printing, graphic design, and related services, are well-suited to bid for this opportunity. Interested businesses should adhere to the submission deadline of 31st May 2023, and be prepared for an accelerated procurement process.

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Notice Title

NIAO - Design, Formatting Origination, Printing, Publishing and Distribution Services for the Northern Ireland Audit Office

Notice Description

The Northern Ireland Audit Office wishes to establish a contract for the provision of design, formatting and origination, printing, publishing and distribution services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Northern Ireland Audit Office wishes to establish a contract for the provision of design, formatting and origination, printing, publishing and distribution services.

Options: 3 year initial contract period plus 2 optional 1 year extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a48b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010918-2023
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

79800000 - Printing and related services

79810000 - Printing services

79811000 - Digital printing services

79820000 - Services related to printing

79821000 - Print finishing services

79821100 - Proofreading services

79822400 - Lithographic services

79822500 - Graphic design services

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NI AUDIT OFFICE
Additional Buyers

NIAO

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1EU
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
TLN0 Northern Ireland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORPORATE DOCUMENT SERVICES

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