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title: "Print Services Framework"
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buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
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# Print Services Framework

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-294512e0-31ae-44e5-bd6c-5abe4b591d36

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council has initiated an open tender process for establishing a Print Services Framework. This tender is classified under the industry category of "Printing and related services" (CPV 79800000) and pertains to the North East region of the United Kingdom. The framework will be divided into two Lots: Lot 1 for Display, Signage, and Large Format Print and Lot 2 for Small Format Print. Each Lot will be independently evaluated and awarded, with a different supplier potentially appointed to each. The tender is currently active, with a tender period ending on 27 March 2025, and the contract period running from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2029.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The comprehensive range of print services needed—including plans, drawings, displays, banners, short-run digital prints, and business stationery—offers broad prospects for companies specialising in various print service areas. Suppliers with expertise in either large or small format printing, or both, should consider applying for the respective Lots to secure long-term partnerships with Sunderland City Council and expand their market presence in the public sector.

## Notice

Sunderland City Council is seeking to establish a framework for Print Services. Under the framework a comprehensive range of Print Services are required that includes: * Display, Signage and Large Format Print: plans and drawings, pull-up & pop-up displays, banners, posters etc. * Small Format Print: short run digital, plans, certificates etc, including ad hoc business and stationary materials. In line with requirements the framework will be divided into two Lots: Lot 1: Display, Signage and Large Format Print Lot 2: Small Format Print Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded independently. The Council are seeking a single Supplier to be appointed to each Lot of the framework. (One supplier for Lot 1 and One supplier for Lot 2). A Supplier can apply for one or more Lots and may also be awarded one or more Lots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bccd0ebc-5052-4ed6-9646-a5212f86f2d1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 10:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bccd0ebc-5052-4ed6-9646-a5212f86f2d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bccd0ebc-5052-4ed6-9646-a5212f86f2d1
  21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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