--- title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Graphic Design and Print/Print Management Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-69a90cc9-8816-4127-a24b-f11d90a55c81" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-69a90cc9-8816-4127-a24b-f11d90a55c81" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-69a90cc9-8816-4127-a24b-f11d90a55c81.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-69a90cc9-8816-4127-a24b-f11d90a55c81.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2017-01-27" --- # Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Graphic Design and Print/Print Management Service Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69a90cc9-8816-4127-a24b-f11d90a55c81 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-69a90cc9-8816-4127-a24b-f11d90a55c81) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-69a90cc9-8816-4127-a24b-f11d90a55c81.json) ## Summary The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is currently conducting a tender for a Framework Agreement titled "Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Graphic Design and Print/Print Management Service". This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on printed stationery and printing services. The procurement is in the tender stage, with expressions of interest due by 12 Noon on 15th February 2017. The contract is set to commence on 3rd April 2017 and will last for two years, with the possibility of two 12-month extensions. The services will primarily be required across the North East region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the graphic design and printing sectors, particularly those that can offer both digital and lithographic printing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the framework will appoint up to five providers through a mini-competition for individual requirements. With varying print run sizes and a diverse range of products needed, businesses capable of adapting to different scales and developing new design elements will find this an advantageous contracting opportunity. ## Notice Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust are seeking providers for a Framework Agreement for a Graphic Design and Print/Print Management Service. Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust specialises in providing Mental Health and Learning Disability Services to a broad spectrum of age groups ranging from young children to the elderly and covering a large geographical area from North Yorkshire to the borders of Tyneside. The Trust envisages appointing 5 providers to the Framework. The Trust will complete a Mini Competition for each new requirement and all 5 suppliers appointed to the Framework will be invited to compete. There is no guarantee of work. The providers will be required to create new and develop existing design elements to produce a range of products including the Trust magazine, event literature and materials and promotional literature please note the list is not exhaustive. The print runs will vary on scale from small (less than 100) to large (over 5,000). The winning bidders must be able to offer both digital and litho printing. The contract will be for 2 years with the option for 2x12 months extensions. To express your interest in the opportunity please click on the following link https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3689&Culture=en-GB Expressions of Interest will close at 12 Noon 15th February 2017 Additional information: To express your interest in the opportunity please click on the following link https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3689&Culture=en-GB Expressions of Interest will close at 12 Noon 15th February 2017 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/104e7aec-55c3-44fe-80bb-8a769961744a | | 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 | 27 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Apr 2017 - 2 Apr 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | DURHAM | | Post town | Durham | | Postcode | DH1 1TW | | 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 | Belmont | | Westminster constituency | City of Durham | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 30199700 - Printed stationery except forms - 79810000 - Printing services - 79821000 - Print finishing services ## Release History - 27 Jan 2017 at 14:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/104e7aec-55c3-44fe-80bb-8a769961744a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/104e7aec-55c3-44fe-80bb-8a769961744a 27th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3689&Culture=en-GB ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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