--- title: "External Printing Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-81948e16-012e-404f-b4c8-730ee1fb1c86" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-81948e16-012e-404f-b4c8-730ee1fb1c86" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-81948e16-012e-404f-b4c8-730ee1fb1c86.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-81948e16-012e-404f-b4c8-730ee1fb1c86.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TORBAY COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-16" --- # External Printing Services Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81948e16-012e-404f-b4c8-730ee1fb1c86 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-81948e16-012e-404f-b4c8-730ee1fb1c86) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-81948e16-012e-404f-b4c8-730ee1fb1c86.json) ## Summary The procurement process for External Printing Services is being conducted by Torbay Council, based in Torquay, England. This initiative is part of a broader effort to evaluate and improve the management of printing requirements and bulk mail fulfilment. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having been completed with a significant contract value of £5,000,000, and the award was published on 16th June 2021. The contract period runs from 3rd August 2020 to 28th February 2033, with the procurement method employed being an open procedure. This project falls under the services sector, specifically within the printing and related services category with a focus on achieving cost savings and operational efficiencies. The tender was officially closed on 6th March 2020. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in printing, mailing, and related services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their service offerings. With the focus on enhancing efficiencies and cost-effectiveness, companies that specialise in digital printing, photocopying, and mailing services would be particularly well-suited to compete. By participating in such contracts, these businesses can establish long-term relationships with public sector clients, which can significantly contribute to their growth and sustainability in the competitive marketplace. ## Notice Torbay Council have embarked on a programme to review the way in which all current and future printing requirements and bulk mail fulfilment is managed. The Council is seeking to achieve significant cost savings and increase operational efficiencies through this procurement process and wishes to explore a range of outsourcing options to establish which one delivers the best value. Additional information: In order to provide unrestricted, full, direct and free of charge access to the Tender Documents the Authority is providing the Documents in PDF format in the Opportunities Area of the ProContract e-Tendering portal at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk In order to access amendable versions of the Documents and to submit a response Applicants must be registered as Suppliers on ProContract. Applicants should then express an interest in the opportunity and download the Word and Excel format Documents for completion and submission. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/413c3692-4c8b-4a8a-81aa-8e73117f94a1 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Mar 2021 | | Contract period | 18 Apr 2021 - 18 Apr 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £2,000,000 | | 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 | TORBAY COUNCIL | | Locality | TORQUAY | | Post town | Torquay | | Postcode | TQ1 3DR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay | | Local authority | Torbay | | Electoral ward | Tormohun | | Westminster constituency | Torbay | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 12 | | Supplier names | AC PRINT; BLAKE ENVELOPES; BRIGHTSEA PRESS; CFH DOCMAIL LTD / PRINT.UK.COM; CIVICA ELECTION SERVICES; CLOC; DELT SHARED SERVICES; DSI BILLING; ENCORE ENVELOPES; MAIL SOLUTIONS; NAGELS; SEVERNPRINT | ## 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 - 30121000 - Photocopying and thermocopying equipment - 79571000 - Mailing services - 79800000 - Printing and related services - 79811000 - Digital printing services - 79821000 - Print finishing services ## Release History - 16 Jun 2021 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/413c3692-4c8b-4a8a-81aa-8e73117f94a1 - 9 Jan 2020 at 10:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bedfdffb-5da3-4600-9ced-e438c06c603b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/413c3692-4c8b-4a8a-81aa-8e73117f94a1 16th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bedfdffb-5da3-4600-9ced-e438c06c603b 9th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.torbay.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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