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title: "Print Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-49823c0f-d0e8-4a8d-9078-24f02ef5b3c1"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2019-01-04"
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# Print Services Framework

Buyer: BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49823c0f-d0e8-4a8d-9078-24f02ef5b3c1

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## Summary

The Bath and North East Somerset Council, in collaboration with Bristol City Council and the University of the West of England, is currently in the tender stage for a Print Services Framework. This framework aims to establish multi-provider agreements for digital and litho printing services, with an estimated budget of £2,000,000. Interested parties must submit their bids by 11th February 2019. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on printed materials such as books, brochures, and other miscellaneous printed matter, with delivery expected in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in printing services to expand their business through collaboration and participation in this framework. Businesses well-suited to compete may include those equipped to handle a range of printed materials, from digital publishing to lithography, thus enabling them to leverage the multi-provider structure to their advantage and secure lasting contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

Bath & North East Somerset Council (the Council) in collaboration with Bristol City Council and the University of the West of England wishes to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement for both digital and litho printing services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beeec1a9-8e77-4b1e-b7e2-5dd9fe9c0f19 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2019 - 17 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Kingsmead |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
- 22300000 - Postcards, greeting cards and other printed matter
- 22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2019 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beeec1a9-8e77-4b1e-b7e2-5dd9fe9c0f19

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beeec1a9-8e77-4b1e-b7e2-5dd9fe9c0f19
  4th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4474c720-2d10-e911-80f0-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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