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title: "Framework for the Provision of Printing & Mailing Services"
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# Framework for the Provision of Printing & Mailing Services

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-661df4ec-1772-4094-8629-fb04819f6c2f

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## Summary

Durham County Council is initiating a procurement process for a Framework for the Provision of Printing & Mailing Services. This Framework, classified under Mailing services (CPV: 79571000) and Printing and related services (CPV: 79800000), aims to support the Council's internal Design & Print Services and Mailing Teams, which currently have limited capacity. The open procedure is above threshold, and the procurement stage is in the Tender phase, with a tender period ending on 30th August 2024. The total contract value is estimated at £400,000. The services will be delivered in England, with the contract running from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2028.

This procurement process offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in mailing and printing services. The framework will encompass up to four suppliers, giving multiple businesses a chance to gain substantial, long-term contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, making this an excellent opportunity for such organisations to expand their market reach and secure a steady revenue stream. Businesses geared towards providing high-quality, reliable printing and mailing services will be well-placed to compete for this contract.

## Notice

This Framework is for the Provision of Printing and Mailing Services on behalf of the Council's internal Design & Print Services and Mailing Teams. Due to internal capacity, the Printing and Mailing capabilities of both the Council's Design & Print and Mailing Teams are limited and therefore, the Council intend to establish a Framework of a maximum of four (4) Suppliers to fulfil this requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4e21c72-d761-41df-a238-778d07ae8d82 |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79571000 - Mailing services
- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2024 at 15:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4e21c72-d761-41df-a238-778d07ae8d82

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4e21c72-d761-41df-a238-778d07ae8d82
  31st July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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