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title: "Print and Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-25916388-2a31-4798-8639-569da3ea9e03"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DORSET COUNCIL"
published: "2021-08-25"
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# Print and Associated Services

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25916388-2a31-4798-8639-569da3ea9e03

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## Summary

Dorset Council is seeking insights from potential suppliers regarding its tender titled "Print and Associated Services." This procurement process falls under the printed matter and related products industry category, and it is currently in the planning stage. Interested suppliers are invited to participate in a pre-market engagement survey, which must be completed by 8 September 2021. The initiative will help the Council understand the current market dynamics before formal tendering occurs later this year, with additional contract details still to be determined.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the printing and display services sector, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary sector organisations (VSOs). Given the focus on gathering market insights, businesses that provide innovative print solutions or have the capacity to deliver high-quality printed materials are encouraged to engage in this early stage of the procurement process. By participating in the survey, businesses can position themselves favourably for future contract opportunities with Dorset Council.

## Notice

As a potential supplier to Dorset Council we would like to hear from you about the services you provide. This survey will help Dorset Council better understand the current market for print and display services and findings will be used to shape our requirements for a formal Tender exercise later this year. Please complete our 5 minute print supplier survey by the 8 September using the link below. Print supplier survey - https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Nd9OCtLwI06Y9rCQC06h5glmHnbtTVVNkjfhJUjl67VUNkQ0TE84R0FPMEUzR0lHUjI1MU81MVZPWS4u This is not an advert for the opportunity to tender, please do not submit your expression of interest at this stage. Complete the pre-market engagement survey that has been linked above. Please note that the contract start and end date displayed on this advert are not final. The exact dates are yet to be determined.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/408aa932-bb79-4814-9233-25ef320a1b4d |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Sep 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1UZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2021 at 16:05 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/408aa932-bb79-4814-9233-25ef320a1b4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/408aa932-bb79-4814-9233-25ef320a1b4d
  25th August 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Nd9OCtLwI06Y9rCQC06h5glmHnbtTVVNkjfhJUjl67VUNkQ0TE84R0FPMEUzR0lHUjI1MU81MVZPWS4u
  Link to supplier survey

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

## Provenance

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