Tender

Framework Agreement for External Printing Services

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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Tender

03 Sep 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea has initiated a tender process for a "Framework Agreement for External Printing Services". The procurement falls under the industry category of general public services, with the main location being the Civic Centre in Swansea, Wales, UK. The tender is at the active stage, with submissions due by 4th October 2024 at 12:00 PM and awards anticipated to start on 7th October 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure, with electronic submissions required through the eTender Wales platform.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in various printing and signage services, providing the chance to compete for up to eight distinct lots. Companies specialising in large print runs, small print runs, mailing services, printed envelopes, large format printing, promotional items, promotional/branded clothing, and feather flags and mesh scrims are particularly well-suited to bid. The contract duration for each lot is approximately four years, making it lucrative for firms looking to establish long-term relationships with the public sector. The framework agreement supports further economic involvement, potentially allowing up to 47 participants, and is suitable for consortia.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for External Printing Services

Notice Description

The DesignPrint unit provides an in-house design, print and production service for Swansea Council supplying bulk transactional printing for Council Tax, Electoral Registration and daily work such as invoices, pay slips, statements, BACS statements, etc Swansea Council invites you to submit a tender bid to provide Print and Signage where the DesignPrint unit is unable to provide the service internally. Tenderers will be given the opportunity to tender for 8 separate lots

Lot Information

Large Print Runs

Lot 1 - Large Print Runs (Litho Print Runs i.e. Flyers / Leaflets / Booklets / Magazines / Folders - includes folding and bespoke sizes / NCR)

Small Print Runs

Lot 2 - Small Print Runs (Digital Short Print Runs i.e. Business Cards / Flyers / Certificates / Posters / Letterheads / Compliment Slips / NCR)

Mailing and Mail Merge

Lot 3 - Mailing and Mail Merge (variable data i.e. Transactional Printing, Bills and invoices)

Printed envelopes

Lot 4 - Printed Envelopes (i.e. C5 / C4 / DL Size, with printed Insignia and return address)

Large Format

Lot 5 - Large Format (i.e. Basic cut vinyl lettering / printed logos / partial wraps / full vehicle wraps / Banners / Exhibition Displays / Vinyl Graphics / Sign Panels / External Sign Panels / Post mounted Signs / Sign Fitting)

Promotional Items

Lot 6 - Promotional Items (i.e. Pens / Mugs / Lanyards / Clothing / Awards / Umbrellas / Gazebos)

Promotional/Branded Clothing

Lot 7 - Promotional/Branded Clothing (i.e. Sweatshirts / T-shirts / Protective Clothing / Jackets and Coats)

Feather Flags and Mesh Scrim

Lot 8 - Feather Flags and Mesh Scrim (i.e. Feather Flags / Mesh Scrim banners)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-144192
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144192
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79810000 - Printing services

79811000 - Digital printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1792637242

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP490101
    Framework Agreement for External Printing Services - The DesignPrint unit provides an in-house design, print and production service for Swansea Council supplying bulk transactional printing for Council Tax, Electoral Registration and daily work such as invoices, pay slips, statements, BACS statements, etc Swansea Council invites you to submit a tender bid to provide Print and Signage where the DesignPrint unit is unable to provide the service internally. Tenderers will be given the opportunity to tender for 8 separate lots

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