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title: "AHDB Print Service requirements"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2022-11-08"
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# AHDB Print Service requirements

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3db93151-f960-489e-b4b2-1679c40e1652

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has awarded the AHDB Print Service requirements tender. The framework agreement includes three lots with varying numbers of suppliers to produce high-quality printed materials such as corporate publications and promotional items. The contract period will run from 28th February 2023 to 28th February 2025, with extension options available, providing an opportunity for suppliers in the printed matter and related products industry to compete.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for SMEs in the printing services sector who can meet the high-quality standards required by AHDB. Suppliers interested in competing should note the deadline for expressing interest and responding to the tender, as outlined on the eSourcing portal. With a focus on colour accuracy and consistency, this procurement process aims to establish a long-term partnership with suppliers capable of delivering cost-effective printing solutions.

## Notice

AWARDED - AHDB is looking to create a framework agreement of 3 Lots with varying numbers of suppliers with print suppliers who can produce a high standard product that is colour accurate, without deviation, to match the signed off press-calibrated colour proofs supplied. This will ensure that high-quality, colour-consistent literature is produced throughout the range of AHDB corporate publications and other printed matter. Additionally, we are looking for suppliers who can build relationships with the Print department personnel at AHDB, which, in turn, will provide cost-effective solutions. The print framework must capture the print requirements of AHDB and its divisions in relation to digital and lithographic print production, point of sale material and labels. The framework will cover a wide range of items from business cards, variable data letters, flyers, to high-quality technical publications, promotional literature, large format event display items and chilled meat pack labels. Please note we are not looking for print management companies as we have an internal Print team. AHDB have a team of in-house print buyers who manage the printing requirements for all our divisions. The service required has been divided into three lots. The value for each lot can change with project demand but, as a guide, annual figures for 2021 -2022 are provided below: Lot 1 General Printing Services circa PS271,000 per annum NON VAT, PS325,200 VAT INCLUSIVE per annum (maximum of six suppliers selected). Total of PS1,300,000 INCLUSIVE of VAT for potential 4 years. Lot 2 Point-of-sale circa PS30,000 per annum NON INCLUSIVE OF VAT, PS36,000 per annum VAT INCLUSIVE (maximum of four suppliers selected) Total of PS144,000 VAT INCLUSIVE over a 4 year period. Lot 3 Labels circa PS45,000 per annum NON INCLUSIVE OF VAT, PS54,000 INCLUSIVE OF VAT per annum (maximum of four suppliers selected) Total of PS216,000 VAT INCLUSIVE over a 4 year period. The Contract will run from 28th February 2023 to 28th February 2025 with option to extend for a further 1 + 1 years. Additional information: Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender and respond to the opportunity 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender Login to the portal with the username/password Click the ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant ITT to access the content. Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the ITT into your 'My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender Click 'My Response' under 'ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd14b67b-2099-46e0-9fb3-80be3ea53c29 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 8 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2023 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,084,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | KENILWORTH |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV8 2LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Cubbington & Leek Wootton |
| Westminster constituency | Kenilworth and Southam |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | BCQ GROUP; CSP LTD COLLECTOR SET PRINTERS; FINE PRINT; HARLOW PRINTING; LIONFPG; OPTICHROME; POTTS PRINT (UK; STERLING |

## 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
- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
- 79810000 - Printing services
- 79811000 - Digital printing services
- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2022 at 08:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd14b67b-2099-46e0-9fb3-80be3ea53c29
- 26 Jul 2022 at 11:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e1fc94c-b038-42ec-af30-96dbd2d5b70e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd14b67b-2099-46e0-9fb3-80be3ea53c29
  8th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e1fc94c-b038-42ec-af30-96dbd2d5b70e
  26th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/417e2268-d701-4439-a333-3ecbee3cf07b
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## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

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