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title: "Framework for Printing and Fulfilment Services"
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# Framework for Printing and Fulfilment Services

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5313e722-6892-4d6a-82a3-71ec61970a72

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Gateshead Council focuses on establishing a Framework for Printing and Fulfilment Services, consisting of multiple lots including Revenues, Benefits, and Housing Documents. This contract, with a total estimated value of £2,600,000, is classified under the CPV code for Printing and related services. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold and the procurement stage is currently in the award phase, having been published on 5th October 2021. The contract period runs from 1st December 2021 to 1st December 2023, with a tender deadline that has already passed as of 9th November 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in the printing industry. Businesses specialising in various printing services, from large format print to promotional print materials, would be ideally suited to compete for these contracts. By securing a place within this framework, suppliers can not only benefit from consistent work throughout the contract period but also gain exposure to potential future opportunities through the council's ongoing needs in related services.

## Notice

Gateshead Council has established a Framework for the delivery of printing and fulfilment services. The Framework contract comprises the following Lot: Lot 1 - Revenues, Benefits and Housing Documents

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2924d1f9-12f0-46b8-a280-5c244f75026e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2021 - 7 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| 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 | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRITIQOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2022 at 16:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2924d1f9-12f0-46b8-a280-5c244f75026e
- 5 Oct 2021 at 09:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b5b4a76-9bd5-4c5e-93f4-2fba07960b2c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2924d1f9-12f0-46b8-a280-5c244f75026e
  6th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b5b4a76-9bd5-4c5e-93f4-2fba07960b2c
  5th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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