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Print Services Framework

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council

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04 Aug 2025 at 18:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council seeks to establish a framework agreement for the provision of print services, with the goal of delivering a range of high-quality printed materials under call-off arrangements. This procurement, titled "Print Services Framework," is in the tender stage and falls under the industry category of printing services. The procurement method is open, inviting wide participation, and is situated in Bradford, United Kingdom (UKE41 region). Key dates for businesses include a tender period ending on 5th September 2025 and an award period concluding on 6th October 2025. The framework is anticipated to commence on 3rd November 2025, with potential extensions lasting up to 31st October 2029.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) equipped to deliver various printing and related services. Suitable businesses might specialise in conventional, digital, and large format printing, as well as fulfilment and mailing services. With lots valued at approximately GBP 1,680,000, enterprises that offer competitive pricing and quality services can secure a position within a framework potentially engaging up to 35 participants. This framework facilitates further competition or direct awards, thereby endorsing both established and emerging firms to foster their growth through government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Print Services Framework

Notice Description

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the supply and delivery of print services to the Council. The aim of the framework agreement will be to provide the Council with a range of high-quality printed materials and products under call-off arrangements as and when required by the Council's service departments.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Conventional Print

Medium to large volumes, forms, newsletters, leaflets & folders with multiple finishes.

Renewal: 2 x 1 Year Optional Extensions

Lot 2 - Digital Print

Low volumes. Reports, agendas, leaflets, posters, flyers, business cards, booklets, postcards including variable data.

Renewal: 2 x 1 Year Optional Extensions.

Lot 3 - Large Format Print

Banners, roller banners, large posters, display items.

Renewal: 2 x 1 Year Optional Extensions

Lot 4 - Jobbing Print

NCR sets, mono leaflets, pads. Multi-part forms, order books.

Renewal: 2 x 1 Year optional extensions.

Lot 5 - Envelopes

Various types, sizes - Window, non-window, pocket, wallets, printed, self-seal.

Renewal: 2 x 1 Year optional extensions.

Lot 6 - Labels

White vinyl self-adhesive products such as domestic bin stickers.

Renewal: 2 x 1 Year optional extensions.

Lot 7 - Promotional Items

Staff uniforms, event T Shirts, cotton bags.

Renewal: 2 x 1 Year optional extensions.

Lot 8 - Security Print

Cheques, BACS, Benefit letters/statements.

Renewal: 2 x 1 Year optional extensions.

Lot 9 - Fulfillment & Mailing Services

Specialist fulfillment & mailing services including bespoke addressing & packaging of mail with multiple inserts.

Renewal: 2 x 1 Year optional extensions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0580d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045849-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

22458000 - Bespoke printed matter

30199710 - Printed envelopes

79800000 - Printing and related services

79810000 - Printing services

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,408,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Postcode Area
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE41 Bradford
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Further Information

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