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title: "Framework Contract for Printing Services"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BERNICIA GROUP"
published: "2018-08-14"
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# Framework Contract for Printing Services

Buyer: BERNICIA GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04b2d35c-aa20-4cfa-8ecd-5f09be6a239e

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## Summary

The Bernicia Group is seeking tenders for a Framework Contract for Printing Services, which is classified under the goods category and involves the procurement of external printing services. This active tender is split into two lots: Lot 1 covers general office stationery, while Lot 2 focuses on specialist printing materials. The tender was published on 14th August 2018, and applications are due by 7th September 2018, ahead of the contract period commencing on 1st November 2018 and lasting until 31st October 2021, with a possible one-year extension. The procurement will take place in the North East of the United Kingdom. The method of procurement is classified as "Other." 

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in printing and related services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of delivering both general office stationery and specialist printing products would be ideally suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this framework contract could potentially lead to stable revenue streams over the three-year term, with possibilities for further collaboration if the extension is exercised.

## Notice

This framework contract is for Bernicia Group's requirements for external printing services. The contract is for 3 years with the option to extend for a further 12 months - commencing 1st November 2018. The contract will be split into 2 lots - Lot 1: General Office Stationery which will include business cards, calling cards, compliment slips, envelopes, folder, forms, letterheads, pads. Lot 2: Specialist Printing which will include bookmarks, leaflets, newsletters, reports, stickers, brochures. Tenderers can apply for one of both lots

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b94c076-7cf3-40fa-bc0e-a32e462ffe24 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BERNICIA GROUP |
| Locality | ASHINGTON |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE63 0XF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Seaton with Newbiggin West |
| Westminster constituency | Blyth and Ashington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 79810000 - Printing services

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2018 at 09:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b94c076-7cf3-40fa-bc0e-a32e462ffe24

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b94c076-7cf3-40fa-bc0e-a32e462ffe24
  14th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bernicia.com

## Provenance

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