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Framework for the Provision of Printing & Mailing Services

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Oct 2024 at 15:23

Tender

31 Jul 2024 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has initiated a procurement process for the Provision of Printing & Mailing Services, aimed at supporting its internal Design & Print Services and Mailing Teams. This procedure falls under the industry category of Printing and Related Services (CPV: 79800000) and is classified as a service procurement. Situated in the UKC14 region, this framework intends to establish a pool of up to four suppliers. Key dates include the submission deadline on 30th August 2024, an award period starting on 31st August 2024, and the final contract signing completed on 6th September 2024. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, ensuring broad competition and transparency.

This tender offers considerable business growth opportunities for firms specialising in printing and mailing services. Businesses capable of providing high-quality management systems and processes, with a focus on efficient operational and contract management, will find this tender particularly suitable. The framework, which includes suppliers such as Potts Print UK Limited, Harlow Printing Limited, Statex Press (Northern) Limited, and Inc Dot Com Limited, is designed to alleviate internal capacity constraints within the Council. Thus, even large-scale printing firms that can handle sizable volumes securely and efficiently will benefit from this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Printing & Mailing Services

Notice Description

This Framework is for the Provision of Printing and Mailing Services on behalf of the Council's internal Design & Print Services and Mailing Teams. Due to internal capacity, the Printing and Mailing capabilities of both the Council's Design & Print and Mailing Teams are limited and therefore, the Council intend to establish a Framework of a maximum of four (4) Suppliers to fulfil this requirement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Framework is for the Provision of Printing and Mailing Services on behalf of the Council's internal Design & Print Services and Mailing Teams. Due to internal capacity, the Printing and Mailing capabilities of both the Council's Design & Print and Mailing Teams are limited and therefore, the Council intend to establish a Framework of a maximum of four (4) Suppliers to fulfil this requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04868a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032875-2024
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 20241 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mackenzie Heath
Contact Email
mackenzie.heath@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000264859

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC14 Durham

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

HARLOW PRINTING

INC DOT COM

POTTS PRINT

STATEX PRESS (NORTHERN

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