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title: "Tender for Printing and Associated Services"
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buyer: "SOUTHEND ON SEA"
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# Tender for Printing and Associated Services

Buyer: SOUTHEND ON SEA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07ea3d6a-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the 'Tender for Printing and Associated Services' is being conducted by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council, located in Essex, England. This open procedure encompasses three distinct lots focusing on multi-function printing devices, transactional printing, and bespoke print requirements. The tender period ended on 16 September 2016, with the contract period starting from 1 November 2016 and extending until 31 October 2021. The total value of the contract is approximately £2,700,000, with a minimum value set at £1,850,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing services and related technologies. Companies that are adept at providing hardware, software, and technical support for printing solutions, as well as those with capabilities in transactional and bespoke printing, are particularly well-suited to compete. The engagement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is encouraged, making this a valuable opportunity for innovative firms looking to expand their portfolios and client base within the public sector.

## Notice

The Tender has been structured into three Lots which are described as follows: * LOT 1 - Multi Function, Single Function, Wide Format and High Volume Print Devices This new contract Lot shall deliver the supply of hardware, software, service and technical support services in relation to Multi-Function Devices (MFD), Multi-Function Printers (MFP), Single-Function Printers (SFP), Large Format Printers (LFP) and Very High Volume Devices (VHV). The Council is looking to appoint 1 Supplier for this contract. * LOT 2 - Transactional Printing and Hybrid Mail Requirements This contract Lot shall deliver the Council's transactional print requirements and 'Hybrid' mail requirements. The Council is looking to appoint 1 Supplier for this contract. * LOT 3 - Bespoke Print Requirements This contract Lot shall deliver the Council's bespoke printing requirements and maximise the transition from traditional printed output to appropriate digital platforms. The Council is looking to appoint 1 Supplier for this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07333805-4268-4b5e-a64a-017477af8ff0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2011 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2017 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,100,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHEND ON SEA |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, ESSEX. |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6ER |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | FORMARA; RICOH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 42991000 - Paper, printing and bookbinding machinery and parts
- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2017 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07333805-4268-4b5e-a64a-017477af8ff0
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0cc9c6a-5d73-4080-bcd6-fc43eab499f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07333805-4268-4b5e-a64a-017477af8ff0
  1st March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0cc9c6a-5d73-4080-bcd6-fc43eab499f9
  14th August 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/15c7b980-1d69-479c-a30f-c94e142305e0
  Web Advert
- https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm
  Electronic TenderFacility
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/45dbfdd7-6ee7-45d8-bcba-792743ecfafd
  Web Advert

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