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title: "Framework Agreement Award for the Provision of Printing Services to Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group"
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# Framework Agreement Award for the Provision of Printing Services to Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e7e9056-732c-44c7-9ca4-dbb4aa867470

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## Summary

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has awarded a Framework Agreement for the provision of printing services to the Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group. This procurement, classified under the industry category of printing services, is now complete and began from 1st April 2019, with a contract period extending until 31st March 2023. The tender was conducted using an open procedure and had a total budget of approximately £128,000 over its four-year term. The delivery addresses for this contract are located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period which closed on 28th November 2018.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the printing sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative and cost-effective solutions for print and associated services. Companies specialising in printed forms, bespoke print items, and those offering delivery and collection services would be particularly well-positioned to compete. The move towards rationalisation and standardisation of printed materials also invites proposals from organisations capable of demonstrating efficiency and value for money in their printing practices.

## Notice

NHS Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group have procured a Framework Agreement for print and associated services. This includes printed forms, stationery and bespoke printed items together with associated print services, with a delivery and collection service to main sites. The key aims of this service are to: - Provide the Commissioner with a Framework Agreement for all of their print and associated requirements. - To significantly reduce annual printing costs. - To provide continued cost improvements including rationalisation & standardisation of printed forms. - Innovative proposals are sought for the future development of the service. The Framework Agreement term is 4 years. The Framework Agreement commenced from 1st April 2019. The annual budget is approximately PS40,000 inclusive of VAT (where applicable). The Framework Agreement will operate on a call off basis as set out in the procurement documents. Payment will be made according to activity undertaken and as stipulated in the Framework Agreement, unless this is altered by mutual agreement of the Commissioner and provider at a later date. Please note this is a framework agreement and therefore no volume or spend is guaranteed for any framework award. This procurement was carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: The services are deemed to be subject to the full regime of current EU procurement legislation and as such this tender will be conducted in accordance with, and governed by, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3214687f-dde6-4a62-831c-82836a064f24 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £128,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £128,000 |
| 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 | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 3NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 14 |
| Supplier names | ABSOLUTE CREATIVE MARKETING; ALLPAY; ALPHA COLOUR PRINTERS; CLIFFE ENTERPRISE; GRANBY MARKETING; HERON PRESS UK PARTNERSHIP; INTERPRINT; LEXON (GB; ON DEMAND PRINT & DESIGN; PARAGON SERVICE POINT (A TRADING DIVISION OF PARAGON GROUP UK LI; PRINT & STATIONERY MANAGEMENT; TEWKESBURY PRINTING; THE LEMON PRESS; WHITEHALL PRINTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79810000 - Printing services
- 79820000 - Services related to printing

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2019 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3214687f-dde6-4a62-831c-82836a064f24

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3214687f-dde6-4a62-831c-82836a064f24
  23rd April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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