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LCS005 - Printing and install of vinyl signage on waste and recycling vehicles

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Jun 2026 at 13:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council, a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "LCS005 - Printing and install of vinyl signage on waste and recycling vehicles." This contract was part of the Council's new initiative to launch a food waste collection service in July 2026, requiring vehicle signage to promote participation in recycling. The procurement fell under the services category and was obtained through a direct procurement method, below threshold without competition, specifically designed for business services like printing and marketing. The contract, awarded to SIGN DESIGN (GB) LIMITED, commenced on the 8th of June 2026 and is set to run until the 31st of March 2028. The services will be delivered within the UKC12 region of the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £40,000 gross.

This procurement presented an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in business services such as printing, design, and marketing solutions. By securing such a contract, businesses can strengthen their portfolio, expand their expertise in public sector collaborations, and gain recognition in the industry. Companies with capabilities in producing high-quality, durable, and engaging vehicle signage solutions would have been well-positioned to benefit from such an opportunity. For future tenders, businesses with a similar profile should keep abreast of opportunities from Middlesbrough Council as they seek to enhance public services through innovative and impactful visual communications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LCS005 - Printing and install of vinyl signage on waste and recycling vehicles

Notice Description

In July 2026 the Council is launching a new food waste collection service for all homes in Middlesbrough. It has recently purchased a number of vehicles that it would like to carry eye-catching and informative graphics to raise awareness and encourage participation in food waste recycling. Middlesbrough Council requires the provision of the printing and install of vinyl signage on its fleet of food waste vehicles.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b104
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054364-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,333 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 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
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIGN DESIGN (GB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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