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title: "FRAMEWORK FOR PRINTING AND FULFILMENT SERVICES"
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# FRAMEWORK FOR PRINTING AND FULFILMENT SERVICES

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84fe6b56-ec3c-4f96-a0e9-7a90a8c45d89

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## Summary

The Gateshead Council has successfully completed a tender process for a Framework Agreement titled "FRAMEWORK FOR PRINTING AND FULFILMENT SERVICES". This agreement will provide various printing and fulfilment services and is classified under the CPV code 79800000 (printing and related services). The framework covers a contract value of £185,000 and is available to Gateshead Council, The Gateshead Housing Company, and potentially other contracting authorities. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 23rd October 2017. The contract period commenced on 11th December 2017 and is set to conclude on 1st December 2021, with fulfilment services delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in printing and related services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that specialise in printing options such as personalised letter printing, intelligent merging, and magazine production will find this framework alignment advantageous for growth. As the framework allows access for multiple contracting authorities, it creates a competitive environment conducive to innovation and partnerships, particularly for businesses looking to expand their market reach within the regional public sector.

## Notice

This tender was completed to create a Framework Agreement with multiple lots which will cover various Printing and Fulfilment requirements including printing of letters, intelligent merging and matching of letters, insertion of letters and other printed articles into an envelope, insertion of envelopes into a mailing providers supply chain and printing of magazines and other printed articles. This Framework will be available to Gateshead Council, The Gateshead Housing Company and any other Contracting Authority that may wish to use it.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80cf5be4-8613-49b1-adfe-40e7df96be2c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2017 - 1 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £185,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £185,000 |
| 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 | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ACORN WEB OFFSET; CRITIQOM; POTTS PRINT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2017 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80cf5be4-8613-49b1-adfe-40e7df96be2c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80cf5be4-8613-49b1-adfe-40e7df96be2c
  11th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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