Tender

Print & Design Framework

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

06 Mar 2026 at 17:52

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 15:47

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames initiated a procurement process for a "Print & Design Framework" expected to serve government needs at the sub-central level. Initially planned for future implementation from 22 March 2026 to 21 March 2028, this tender included two lots focused on design and print services. Classifications under this framework highlight opportunities in printed materials, printing services, and marketing-related designs. Located in Kingston, UK, the process entered the planning stage from 23 May 2025, and was originally set to have further tender notices by 1 October 2025. However, the procurement was cancelled on 6 March 2026 due to reduced demand, transitioning plans for service provision to Below-Threshold procedures.

This procurement offered substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in print and digital design, marketing campaigns, and web development, particularly those adept at servicing public authority needs. Although withdrawn, the framework was designed to be above-threshold, providing a structured platform for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to compete. The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames actively sought vendors capable of delivering comprehensive design and print solutions, thus businesses with robust capabilities in creative concept development, graphic design, and specialised printing had the most to offer. This potential engagement emphasized the growing role of SMEs in governmental procurement strategies, with the council showing intent to utilize their unique offerings in future below-threshold procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Print & Design Framework

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to establish a framework split into two Lots: Lot 1 - Design (development of micro-sites and ongoing support, digital banner advertising, app development, social media and e-mail marketing campaigns and associated services, graphic design for print output, creative concept and brand development, creative page layout, typesetting and text layout). Lot 2 - Print Services (Printing of leaflets, publications, flyers, magazines, pamphlets, newsletters, posters, display boards, pull up banners, reports, forms and similar services as required by the council. Postage of printed material as and when required. Printing onto paper, corex, foamex, card and vinyl banners. Finishing requirements to include perfect binding, saddle stitching, wire stitching, drilling, die cutting, folding, laminating, trimming, creasing and perforation.)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052492
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020642-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

22314000 - Designs

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

79342000 - Marketing services

79820000 - Services related to printing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Mar 2026 - 21 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Withdrawn
Lots Status
Withdrawn
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON
Postcode
KT1 1EU
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kingston Town
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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