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ID 6139805 - DAERA - CAFRE - Provision of Graphic Design, Artwork and Print Management Services

College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise

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02 Nov 2026 at 14:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is seeking graphic design, artwork and print management services to develop its corporate brand across the range of communication methods it uses. The work covers design and artwork as well as managing print requirements, including printing, finishing, proofreading and delivery or distribution. CAFRE is the buying organisation; the procurement is managed centrally by CPD – Supplies and Services Division in Belfast. The services support CAFRE’s communications and brand application. The requirement is a single package of services and is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The scope is described further in the tender specification.

CAFRE invited tenders through an open procedure. The enquiry deadline was 20 November 2026 at 15:00, and the tender submission deadline was 30 November 2026 at 15:00. Bids were to be submitted electronically through eTendersNI, in English. The single contract was scheduled to run from 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2030, with two optional 12-month extensions, subject to review and satisfactory performance; the maximum end date is 31 January 2032. The estimated value is £2,000,000 excluding VAT (£2,400,000 including VAT), taking account of optional extensions and services; there is no guaranteed level of business. Evaluation assigns 40% to total contract price and 60% to quality, covering team and account-manager experience, methodology, contract management and social value.

This opportunity is suited to suppliers able to deliver coordinated creative and production services: developing a corporate brand through graphic design and artwork, then managing print production and related services through to finishing and distribution. Bidders should be able to propose an experienced delivery team and an experienced key account manager, with a credible methodology and effective contract-management arrangements. The evaluation gives substantial weight to these quality factors alongside social value, so suppliers will need to explain how they will deliver the work and manage the relationship, as well as price it. CAFRE identifies the requirement as suitable for SMEs, making it relevant to smaller firms with the breadth and capacity to handle the combined design, artwork and print-management scope, either directly or through delivery partners. No specific accreditation is stated in the procurement information.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 6139805 - DAERA - CAFRE - Provision of Graphic Design, Artwork and Print Management Services

Notice Description

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) wishes to establish a contract for the provision of graphic design, artwork and print management services to develop the corporate brand in its application to the wide range of communication methods used by CAFRE. It is anticipated that this Contract will commence on 1st February 2027 for an initial period of three years. CAFRE may, at its sole discretion, extend the duration of this Contract for up to two periods of one year. Please refer to "ID 6139805 - Mid-Tier Schedule 02 Specification" for further information.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Following the initial contract period, there are 2 potential extension periods of 12 months each. Optional extension periods will be subject to review and satisfactory performance assessment by the Contracting Authority

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0795a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/103768-2026
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

79800000 - Printing and related services

79810000 - Printing services

79811000 - Digital printing services

79820000 - Services related to printing

79821000 - Print finishing services

79821100 - Proofreading services

79822400 - Lithographic services

79822500 - Graphic design services

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 2026Today
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANTRIM
Postcode
BT41 4PS
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Antrim and Newtownabbey
Electoral Ward
Aldergrove
Westminster Constituency
South Antrim

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