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title: "Contract for the Provision of a Printing Framework"
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# Contract for the Provision of a Printing Framework

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12d6adfd-fb49-4b1f-84cf-1b337cde17b7

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## Summary

Gateshead Council is conducting a procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for the Provision of a Printing Framework". This tender is part of the services industry, specifically within the printing services category (CPV: 79810000). The opportunity is located in North East England and was published on 12th April 2019, with the tender period closing on 17th May 2019. The total value of the contract is £200,000, and it will be executed through an open procurement method, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in printing services. Vendors capable of providing a diverse range of print products from simple leaflets to large format banners will find this tender particularly appealing. Companies with experience in offset/litho print and those proficient in finishing techniques are well-suited to compete for this framework contract, which aims to supplement the work of the internal print unit at Gateshead Council.

## Notice

Gateshead Council (the Council) is looking to implement an external printing framework contract with a number of qualified and experienced Contractors to supplement the work of its internal Central Print Unit (Print Point). The Framework will be divided into two Lots. Contractors will be required to provide all, or some, of the following services: LOT 1 - To provide a range of printed material ranging in nature from simple forms and one- or two-colour leaflets to full colour brochures: * Offset/Litho Print including Finishing * Web Print including Finishing * Finishing is included as appropriate and includes but is not limited to: Die-cut, Lamination, Encapsulation, Fold/crease/score, Perfect Binding, Perforation, Embossing, Foil Blocking, Eye Letting, Spot UV, Numbering External print will vary in type, size, quantity and complexity depending on the individual job. The range could include posters, leaflets, brochures, die-cut folders. LOT 2 - To provide large format print, including: * Large Format * Bridge Banners * Pull Up Banners * Large Foamex Boards * Vehicle Signage * Finishing is included as appropriate and includes but is not limited to: Stitching, Eyeletting, Laminating, Mounting Go to www.nepo.org to access tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0b858e3-4db4-4609-9980-bbc67fa9067a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 10 Jul 2019 - 11 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £280,000 |
| 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 | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 12 |
| Supplier names | A & T SUPPLIES (UK; ALUMDISPLAY LTD T/A EXTRA LARGE GROUP; BROADWAY PUBLISHING LTD T/A PRINTLOFT.CO.UK; C3 MIDLANDS; CLIFFE ENTERPRISE; GLASSHOUSE CREATIVE; MV PRINT; POTTS PRINT (UK; PRINTBYLASER; RYMACK SIGN SOLUTIONS LTD T/A PFI SIGN SOLUTIONS; TRICHROME LIMITED T/A LARGEPRINTWORKS; WASHINGTON DIRECT MAIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79810000 - Printing services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2019 at 13:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0b858e3-4db4-4609-9980-bbc67fa9067a
- 12 Apr 2019 at 10:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cf56d06-5ce8-40ce-87da-67c3148727e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0b858e3-4db4-4609-9980-bbc67fa9067a
  10th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cf56d06-5ce8-40ce-87da-67c3148727e6
  12th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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