Award

Print and design services

CONNEXUS HOMES LIMITED

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Award

11 Feb 2025 at 15:47

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15 Nov 2024 at 09:49

Tender

16 Oct 2024 at 08:30

Summary of the contracting process

Connexus Homes Limited has successfully awarded a contract for print and design services as part of their strategic procurement process to support their communication needs and brand promotion. The procurement falls under the industry category of printing and related services (CPV 79800000), covering both Shropshire and Herefordshire. This procurement process began with a tender stage and has concluded with the award stage. The contracts, signed on 31 January 2025, are valued at £125,000 each for both print services and design services. The awarded supplier, Resource, an SME based in Leeds, will handle the elements stipulated in the tender to meet Connexus' high standards for lithographic and digital printing, as well as graphic and design consultancy services.

This tender opportunity presents substantial growth potential for businesses specializing in print and design services. Given the comprehensive nature of the contract, companies with capabilities in large-scale lithographic printing, sustainable printing practices, and digital design services stand to benefit significantly. The successful bidder's duties encompass delivering bulk mailing services and creating digital assets for web and social media, crucial for businesses aiming to enhance their service offerings in both traditional and digital mediums. The open procurement method underscores the inclusivity of the process, encouraging participation from a diverse range of businesses, especially those with a proven track record in sustainability and innovation in design.

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Notice Title

Print and design services

Notice Description

The aim of this tender is to appoint one or two companies to work in partnership with Connexus to produce high quality printing services and design services to support the strategic and operational communication needs of the business and promote the Connexus brand.

Lot Information

Print services

To provide both large scale lithographic and small-scale digital printing services across a number of different mediums and formats. To provide bulk mailing services with suitable ISO accreditations for managing and handling customer records and associated information. For provision of stock to come from sustainably managed forests and finishing processes/materials to be suitably environmentally friendly and sustainable.

Renewal: The contract will run for an initial period of two years with the option to extend for a further three years based on satisfactory annual performance reviews.

Design services

To provide illustration, graphic design, branding and design consultancy to help review and develop the Connexus brand. To design materials for use across multiple formats (print/digital) for day-to-day operations, campaigns, brand development work and product launches. Specially to provide web ready assets for use on the Connexus website and social networks. The ability to provide animated or video assets would be beneficial but not essential.

Renewal: The contract will run for an initial period of two years with the option to extend for a further three years based on satisfactory annual performance reviews.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ac6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004597-2025
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

79800000 - Printing and related services

79810000 - Printing services

79820000 - Services related to printing

79822400 - Lithographic services

79822500 - Graphic design services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

79933000 - Design support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 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
CONNEXUS HOMES LIMITED
Contact Name
Jo Maguire
Contact Email
josephine.maguire@connexus-group.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3332313233

Buyer Location

Locality
CRAVEN ARMS
Postcode
SY7 9BW
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Church Stretton and Craven Arms
Westminster Constituency
South Shropshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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