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title: "External Print Framework"
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buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-05-30"
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# External Print Framework

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83da1562-38ae-480f-9da1-fde9726b241d

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## Summary

The Liverpool City Council is currently engaged in a public procurement process for an "External Print Framework", aimed at providing full colour printing and high volume web work for itself and associated partners. This contract falls under the services category and has a total value of £700,000, with a minimum contract value of £500,000. The tender period concluded on 13th July 2017, while the contract period commenced on 14th August 2017 and is scheduled to last for three years, with a possible one-year extension at the authority's discretion. The contract's operational scope covers the North West region of the United Kingdom, serving multiple councils and schools within the Liverpool city area.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in printing services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in high-volume printing and related services will find this tender relevant, as the framework agreement is designed to cater to diverse requirements from various local government bodies. Businesses looking to enhance their market presence and engage with local authorities should consider registering on ProContract to access this framework and participate in the bidding process.

## Notice

External Print Framework for Full Colour Printing and High Volume Web Work for Liverpool City Council and Associated Partners. Framework will be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for an additional 1 year period at the sole discretion of the Authority. The framework agreement will be open for the use of Liverpool City Council, Halton Borough Council, Sefton Council, St. Helens Council , Wirral Council, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and all Liverpool Schools; a full list of which can be found here: http://www.education.gov.uk/edubase/home.xhtml Your company will need to register on ProContract (Due North) to be able to receive the opportunity. The documents will only be available on ProContract (available via the Due North site). To register your organisation on ProContract click on the following link https://procontract.due-north.com/Login and click on 'register free'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3aa7394f-cd0f-42a4-a841-3b8f199fc064 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2017 - 28 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £700,000 |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | HERITAGEPRINT@BTCONNECT.COM; HOBS REPROGRAPHICS; MBA GROUP; NB COLOUR PRINT; PRINTFINE; STERLING; SYNERGY FINE COLOURS PRINTERS; THE PRINTROOM; ULTRAGRAPH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 30 May 2018 at 11:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3aa7394f-cd0f-42a4-a841-3b8f199fc064
- 12 Jun 2017 at 10:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3aa7394f-cd0f-42a4-a841-3b8f199fc064

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3aa7394f-cd0f-42a4-a841-3b8f199fc064
  12th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.education.gov.uk/edubase/home.xhtml
- http://www.liverpool.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login

## Provenance

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