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Print Services Framework

Sunderland City Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jun 2026 at 13:05

Award Notice
Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 10:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the Print Services Framework, which focuses on printing and related services. This contract is divided into two Lots: Display, Signage and Large Format Print, and Small Format Print, each awarded to different suppliers. The awarded suppliers are Potts Print (UK) Limited and Statex Press (Northern) Limited, respectively. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the estimated annual value of the framework is around £500,000. The services will be utilised within the boundaries of the City of Sunderland, under the industry classification of CPV Code 79800000. The notice mentions a completion date in June 2026 following a delay in the award notice due to technical difficulties. The award was completed on 23 December 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in comprehensive print services. Businesses with expertise in large format and small format print should find this framework beneficial, given the demand for digital, signage, and various stationary materials. The independent evaluation of Lots allows businesses to pursue either specific or multiple areas of expertise within the framework. This approach enables small to medium-sized enterprises to compete for contract Lots that align directly with their capabilities, potentially increasing their market share and enhancing their reputation within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Print Services Framework

Notice Description

Sunderland City Council have awarded the Print Services Framework, which consists of a comprehensive range of Print Services are required that includes: * Display, Signage and Large Format Print: plans and drawings, pull-up & pop-up displays, banners, posters etc. * Small Format Print: short run digital, plans, certificates etc, including ad hoc business and stationary materials. In line with requirements the framework will be divided into two Lots: Lot 1: Display, Signage and Large Format Print Lot 2: Small Format Print Each Lot was evaluated and awarded independently, with a single Supplier for each Lot of the framework (One supplier for Lot 1 and One supplier for Lot 2). Suppliers could apply for one or more Lots.

Lot Information

Display, Signage & Large Format Print

A comprehensive range of Print Services are required that includes: * Display, Signage and Large Format Print: plans and drawings, pull-up & pop-up displays, banners, posters etc.

Small Format Print

A comprehensive range of Print Services are required that includes: * Small Format Print: short run digital, plans, certificates etc, including ad hoc business and stationary materials.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e5ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058055-2026
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
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
19 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sunderland City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Postcode Area
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Potts Print (UK) Limited

Statex Press (Northern) Limited

Further Information

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