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External Printing Services 2025

Torbay Council

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27 Jun 2025 at 14:18

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27 Jun 2025 at 14:04

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17 Feb 2025 at 17:11

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Summary of the contracting process

Torbay Council, located in Torquay, UK, initiated a procurement process for "External Printing Services 2025" aimed at establishing a Framework of experienced Service Providers for various printing needs. This contract, classified under CPV code 79800000 for printing and related services, focuses on the provision of a wide range of mono and colour printed materials including bulk jobbing digital print, display materials, envelopes, electoral printing, parking services stationery, and pay and display parking tickets. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, and several lots have been awarded as of 11 April 2025. This framework agreement will span from 21 April 2025 to 20 April 2029, creating opportunities for ongoing engagements within the specified industry category.

The tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing services to secure contracts within a structured framework. SMEs, such as Brightsea Limited and Cliffe Enterprise Limited, alongside larger entities like Banner Group Limited, have already been awarded contracts for specific lots, highlighting a diverse range of supplier inclusion. With criteria focused on quality, social value, and competitive pricing, businesses that can provide a comprehensive service package and demonstrate value across these areas stand a good chance of competing successfully. This engagement not only boosts potential financial growth through steady demand but also enhances the visibility and reputation of participating suppliers within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Printing Services 2025

Notice Description

Torbay Council established a Framework of experienced Service Providers for print fulfilment, i.e. provision of a wide range of mono and colour printed material for the Council. The Council has a large amount of internal print requirements, from posters and booklets to signs and roller banners. The Council sought a range of suppliers to cover all areas of print requirements. Please refer to the tender documents for full details of the Framework's requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1 A - Bulk and Jobbing Digital Print

For example: booklets, brochures, flyers, guides, folders, leaflets, letterheads, magazines, NCR pads, newsletters, postcards, posters, stationery, surveys, wallet folders, wire and comb bound books. Sizes A5/A4/A3/A2

Lot 1B - Display

For example: A2 / A1 / A0 posters, outdoor PVC banners, pop-up displays, roller banners, hoarding boards, hard signage.

Lot 1C - Envelopes

For example: C5, C5+ C5- window and non-window envelopes printed either single sided or double sided.

Lot 1D - Electoral Printing

For example: ballot papers, postal vote one piece mailers, corresponding number lists, electoral registers, household enquiry forms, invitations to register, personalised postal vote envelopes, poll cards.

Lot 1E - Parking Services' Stationery

For example: PCN rolls, PCN envelopes, paper parking permits, permit holders, scratch-card parking permits, time clocks (example provided at Appendix Q - Example Parking Stationery).

Lot 1F - Pay & Display Parking Tickets

Dimensions: 101.6mm x 57mm Non-adhesive. Perforation 24mm from right-hand edge. Black text & ticket number on front side, colour advertising printed on reverse side. Supplied on a 300m thermal roll rolled with front side facing out, reverse side facing in.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e2f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035824-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 20 Apr 2029 4-5 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
Torbay Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Postcode Area
Torquay
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
TLK42 Torbay
Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

Banner Group Limited

Brightsea Limited

CFH Docmail Limited

Civica Election Services Limited

Cliffe Enterprise Limited

Colorset North Limited

Continuous Dataprint (UK) Limited

Harlow Printing Limited T/A Harlow Solutions

Visual Print and Design

Further Information

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