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Support Services for Litho Printing Services Framework

Stockton on Tees Borough Council

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04 Sep 2025 at 11:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Stockton on Tees Borough Council has initiated and completed a procurement process for a Support Services for Litho Printing Services Framework. The process, falling under the public authority sub-central government category, was finalised with an award on 6th August 2025, and the resultant contract will be active from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028. The procurement method employed was "limited" under the below-threshold criteria, aimed at supporting tasks not financially viable in-house. The contract, with an estimated gross value of £181,200, is distributed over two lots covering various lithographic services, primarily located in the UK’s North East regions. Identified suppliers include Print By Laser Limited, Crystal Galleries Ltd t/a Tees Print, and W.H. FORSTER (PRINTERS) LIMITED, reinforcing a framework with the flexibility to reopen competition within specific parameters.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the print services industry, particularly those specialising in lithographic processes. Ideal candidates are larger-scale printing enterprises capable of accommodating flexible demand and potentially variable volumes, as per framework requirements. Participating businesses will benefit from collaboration with a municipal council, allowing them to build a portfolio of public sector work. The two-lot structure, segmented by production volume, enables targeted service provision with room for businesses to compete based on price and capability, promoting tailored solutions for the council’s needs. As the framework extends over a 36-month period, it offers long-term engagement prospects, fostering business stability and expanded market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support Services for Litho Printing Services Framework

Notice Description

The in-house Design & Print service requires a support framework to assist with production of different elements of print work that is not financially viable or is not compatible with our in-house printing equipment or service provision. Only work that cannot be cost effectively produced internally would be placed via this framework. The work placed via this framework can be business critical or could be a key form of information and engagement with residents that in turn supports the overall success of a Council objective for either Stockton-on-Tees & Darlington Borough Council's.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0593ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053838-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79822400 - Lithographic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£151,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Stockton on Tees Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON ON TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BJ
Postcode Area
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Crystal Galleries Ltd t/a Tees Print

Print By Laser Limited

W.H. FORSTER (PRINTERS) LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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