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ID 6003473 - CITB NI - Provision of a Graphic Design, Artwork and Print Management Service

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD NORTHERN IRELAND (CITB NI)

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27 Jan 2026 at 16:27

Tender

12 Jan 2026 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Construction Industry Training Board Northern Ireland (CITB NI), a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for the Economy, is seeking to procure a comprehensive graphic design, artwork, and print management service. This procurement process is in the tender update stage, focusing on services suited to the construction industry, and is centred in Crumlin, Northern Ireland. The tender process follows an open procedure and the estimated contract value is £166,666.67. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 30th January 2026 and tender submissions closing by 6th February 2026. The contract period is expected to start on 9th March 2026 and end on 8th March 2027, with potential renewals extending the agreement up to 2029.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the graphic design, print management, or related services sectors. As the tender specifies both digital and print media, companies with a diverse portfolio that includes branding, digital magazine creation, and leaflet design may find this contract particularly attractive. The open procedure allows for wide competition, thus inviting small and medium-sized enterprises to participate. With weight given to quality in the evaluation criteria, businesses with strong team experience and innovative methodologies may have a competitive advantage. This procurement is an excellent opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their involvement in public sector contracts within the UK.

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Notice Title

ID 6003473 - CITB NI - Provision of a Graphic Design, Artwork and Print Management Service

Notice Description

The Construction Industry Training Board Northern Ireland (CITB NI) (The Buyer) is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for the Economy (DfE). The Buyer requires a Supplier to provide a comprehensive, reliable, and efficient graphic design, artwork and print management service for electronic publications and printed documents for the construction industry. The Supplier will also be required to provide a print management function (and if necessary, may sub-contract the print element as required). The Supplier will be responsible for the quality and delivery of the final print products. The Supplier must provide the service through all stages from initial concept to production-ready format for a range of online and printed documents, which may include reports, research literature, factsheets, leaflets, adverts, public notices, branding materials, digital magazines and website page design. In all cases, the Buyer will own the rights to all design elements, documents and artwork delivered under any work commissioned through this contract. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the requirements of this contract. Please refer to the "Submission" section of this form for further information.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: ADDITIONAL WORK AND INDIVIDUAL COMMISSIONS Other graphic design work similar to the specifications outlined in Annex A (of the Specification Schedule) may be required by the Buyer throughout the duration of this Contract and where appropriate, it is intended that the Supplier of this contract will be used to provide this, with the Buyer availing of the tendered Hourly Rates, although the Buyer will reserve the right to seek other prices. If during the term of the Contract new work is required such as a new design requirement, or a job not of the same specification as those jobs listed in Annex A, then Supplier must provide a quotation in line with the prices submitted at tender stage. The Buyer will approach the Supplier to discuss the requirements of any new commissions, which the Supplier must provide a cost for. The Buyer may undertake a benchmarking exercise for any new commissions which may be required during the lifetime of the Contract. Where alternative graphic design can be sourced at a more competitive price to the Supplier's price, the Supplier will be given the opportunity to explain and revise their price for the work.

Renewal: Following the initial contract period, the Buyer may extend the contract for 2 optional periods of up to 12 Months each. Optional extension periods will be subject to review and satisfactory performance assessment by the Contracting Authority. The Conditions of the Contract shall apply throughout any such extended period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007276-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79800000 - Printing and related services

79822500 - Graphic design services

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£166,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£166,666 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD NORTHERN IRELAND (CITB NI)
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CRUMLIN
Postcode
BT29 4SR
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

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