Tender

ID 6148332 - DFE - Consumer Council - Print and Design Management Services

CONSUMER COUNCIL FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

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Tender

29 Apr 2026 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Consumer Council for Northern Ireland is currently in the tender stage for its "ID 6148332 - DFE - Consumer Council - Print and Design Management Services," aimed at overseeing graphic design, brand development, digital design, and printing services. Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the procurement process is managed by the CPD - Supplies and Service Division. The procurement falls within the services category and uses an open procedure. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically by 29th May 2026, with an enquiry period concluding on 20th May 2026. The awarded contract, with a gross value estimated at £840,000, is expected to start on 24th June 2026 and may extend up to 2030.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing and graphic design services to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Companies with experience in brand development and digital design can capitalise on this engagement by providing quality services in partnership with a central government authority. The contract's emphasis on quality over cost (60% quality, 40% cost in award criteria) suggests that businesses with robust methodologies, experienced teams, and strong contract management practices will be well-suited to compete. With optional extensions available, the opportunity for long-term collaboration could be beneficial for firms keen on steady growth and sustained involvement in government projects.

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Notice Title

ID 6148332 - DFE - Consumer Council - Print and Design Management Services

Notice Description

The Consumer Council for Northern Ireland wishes to appoint a Supplier to supply and deliver all its graphic design, brand development, digital design and print service requirements. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the deliverables of this contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 optional extensions of up to 12 months each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e26
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039267-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79820000 - Services related to printing

79822500 - Graphic design services

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jun 2026 - 23 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONSUMER COUNCIL FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES AND SERVICE DIVISION

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8EN
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Further Information

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