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Provision of Printing and Other Related Services

Royal Berkshire Fire Authority

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17 Sep 2025 at 09:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority, involves the provision of printing and other related services. The focus is on assembling a framework of suppliers for print services to support various operations including promotional materials and staff communications. The procurement category is services, taking place in Reading, UK, under the industry category of Printing and Related Services (CPV code 79800000). The tender followed a limited competition approach, operating below the threshold, with a key phase being completed as of 17th September 2025. The awarded contract begins on 1st September 2025 and is expected to run until 31st August 2027, with potential extensions until 2030. Press to Print Reading Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Reading, has secured the contract, valued at GBP 55,000 excluding VAT.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for SMEs focused on printing and related services. Suitable businesses are those capable of providing high-quality print solutions promptly, as the contract emphasizes print quality, timely delivery of urgent orders, and sustainable practices. Companies with robust online ordering and proofing platforms would also have an edge, given the procurement requires 99.9% successful usage of such systems. This dynamic contract structure allows for growth in the public service sector, particularly for firms that can adapt swiftly to both routine and urgent requirements, thereby integrating effectively into the framework set by the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Printing and Other Related Services

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking quotes for the provision of a solution that will provide Royal Berkshire Fire Authority (RBFA) with a framework of suitable suppliers for print services. This will be a call off contract and no commitment to purchasing items. The Authority will place an order at its discretion as on when required basis. The Authority requires print services by multiple team and departments to support their work in reducing fire risk, supporting business to understand their responsibilities through promotional material used at events. On a day-to-day basis there is the occasional need for such as different formats of printing such as display banners. The requirement is a single source contract. Other print requirements include: - * Promotional material (Posters, leaflets) * Staff Communications (Magazines and leaflets) * Presentation (Banners) * Brochures (For event ceremonies) The requirements range from planned printed based on business-as-usual work to support our work in the community through to event or urgent requirements requiring a short turnaround. The Authority invited suppliers to a quote process in order to award the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059bea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057175-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 202512 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 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
Royal Berkshire Fire Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG31 7SD
Postcode Area
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Tilehurst Birch Copse
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Press to Print Reading Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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