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title: "ARFQ - To establish a Framework for the Provision of Corporate Print"
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# ARFQ - To establish a Framework for the Provision of Corporate Print

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79e999b7-03df-473d-a68c-2919b9e87405

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## Summary

Sefton Council is seeking to establish a framework for the provision of corporate print services through an open procurement process. The tender, titled "ARFQ - To establish a Framework for the Provision of Corporate Print", is classified under the Printing and related services category (CPV code: 79800000). Published on 1st February 2018, the tender period concluded on 23rd February 2018, while the contract period commenced on 1st April 2018 and will run until 31st March 2019. The total contract value is £90,000, aimed at improving consistency and efficiency in printing services throughout the council, based in Bootle, North West England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the printing and related services sector to engage with Sefton Council and potentially expand their operations. Companies located in the North West, especially those with expertise in printing, specification compliance, and cost-effective service delivery, would be well-suited to compete. Given the challenges identified by the council regarding printing practices, suppliers that can offer innovative solutions and a high standard of service are likely to find success in this framework agreement.

## Notice

The Council strives to communicate effectively with all of its residents, workforce, visitors and businesses. One method of communication is print and associated products. a number of difficulties have been identified in relation to the usage of printers. The key areas identified are as follows: * varying levels of expertise across the Council; * lack of consistency in compiling specifications; * varying knowledge in commissioning printers; * wide ranging quality of printed matter produced; * lack of compliance with Corporate Standards; * varying levels of prices being charged across the Council; * lack of consistency in approach when producing printed materials. The purpose of this exercise is to establish an open framework for Sefton Council to provide printing services in a co-ordinated, consistent, efficient and cost effective fashion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/573fad47-e734-4b8d-8b79-e9409bb9da5e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | SEFTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 3UU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | A&T SUPPLIES; ALLPAY; CDP PRINT MANAGEMENT; H JENKINSON; HAGUE COMPUTER SUPPLIES; INTERPRINT SWINDON; THINKPRINT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2018 at 07:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/573fad47-e734-4b8d-8b79-e9409bb9da5e
- 1 Feb 2018 at 14:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/573fad47-e734-4b8d-8b79-e9409bb9da5e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/573fad47-e734-4b8d-8b79-e9409bb9da5e
  1st February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=17d29b65-5b07-e811-80ea-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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