--- title: "Supply of Hoarding and Graphics Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-87a154ff-10aa-4e4d-babc-422a5120f664" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-87a154ff-10aa-4e4d-babc-422a5120f664" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87a154ff-10aa-4e4d-babc-422a5120f664.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87a154ff-10aa-4e4d-babc-422a5120f664.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-27" --- # Supply of Hoarding and Graphics Services Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87a154ff-10aa-4e4d-babc-422a5120f664 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-87a154ff-10aa-4e4d-babc-422a5120f664) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87a154ff-10aa-4e4d-babc-422a5120f664.json) ## Summary West Northamptonshire Council has initiated a procurement process for the supply of hoarding and graphics services within the West Northamptonshire Local Authority Area. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an early engagement notice published on 27th November 2024. Key dates include the engagement end date on 11th December 2024. The project is categorised under the industry classification of signage, site preparation work, and business services, with the tender planned to be split into two lots: Lot 1 covering hoarding supply, installation, and repairs, and Lot 2 focusing on graphics design and support services. The anticipated contract duration is two years, with a potential for a 12-month extension. Interested businesses are encouraged to engage through a market questionnaire to provide feedback on various aspects of the tender process. This tender process offers a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, architectural, and design services, particularly those with expertise in hoarding and signage solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with relevant capabilities in supply, installation, maintenance, and graphics printing are well-suited to consider this opportunity. Engaging in this tender can facilitate business growth by securing a long-term contract with a major local authority, expanding market presence, and contributing to significant local development projects. Potential bidders are encouraged to contact West Northamptonshire Council to request the engagement questionnaire for further participation and to express initial interest in the upcoming tender. ## Notice West Northamptonshire Council are seeking to appoint a contractor to meet its hoarding requirements through a unit price contract. The council has a need for hoarding supply, installation and maintenance, alongside graphics printing and installation to support its portfolio of vacant development sites. All works under this contract will fall within the West Northamptonshire Local Authority Area. The council is seeking to engage the sector. It is our intention to go out to tender in due course for these services. The tender will be split into two lots: * Lot 1 - Hoarding - Supply, Installation and Repairs * Lot 2 - Graphics Design and Support Services The contract is likely to be for 2 years plus the option to extend for a further 12 months. We are seeking the view of potential bidders. A questionnaire has been created to support this. The questionnaire covers the following topics: * Ability and interest in tendering * Contract duration * Insurance levels * Structure of pricing This market testing exercise is not an invitation to tender or a request for formal expressions of interest. The council is issuing this request for information and market research only. If you would like to respond to this market engagement exercise and be invited to tender in due course, please contact procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk and request a copy of the questionnaire. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e4711e9-ed40-442c-b9bf-5f87c494394f | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Dec 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | NORTHAMPTON | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN1 1ED | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Northampton North | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 34928470 - Signage - 44423400 - Signs and related items - 45100000 - Site preparation work - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 27 Nov 2024 at 12:18 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e4711e9-ed40-442c-b9bf-5f87c494394f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e4711e9-ed40-442c-b9bf-5f87c494394f 27th November 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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