Planning

Print & Design Framework

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames has initiated a planned procurement process for a "Print & Design Framework." This tender falls under the services category and is aimed at establishing a framework divided into two lots: design and print services. The procurement is legally based on the UK Public General Acts (2023/54). Located in Kingston, the contracting authority intends for the framework to commence on 22 March 2026 and conclude by 21 March 2028. Key procurement dates include the planned future notice release on 1 October 2025. The Council's focus areas include services related to printing and design, including web design and marketing services, with an estimated contract value of £240,000 (gross value £288,000).

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs capable of delivering innovative design and comprehensive print services. The framework is suitable for businesses experienced in graphic design, printing educational materials, digital marketing, and app development. With its structured focus on diverse yet complementary services, firms specializing in these areas within the UK will have the chance to establish a robust relationship with a major public authority. Businesses that can offer superior design services and cost-effective print solutions will be well-suited to compete and benefit from long-term collaboration with The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.

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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.)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052492
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026984-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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
23 May 20259 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
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commissioning@kingston.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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