--- title: "Print Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8feed781-d4dd-488c-8c93-23fc268fb0c3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8feed781-d4dd-488c-8c93-23fc268fb0c3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8feed781-d4dd-488c-8c93-23fc268fb0c3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8feed781-d4dd-488c-8c93-23fc268fb0c3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2018-09-18" --- # Print Services Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8feed781-d4dd-488c-8c93-23fc268fb0c3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8feed781-d4dd-488c-8c93-23fc268fb0c3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8feed781-d4dd-488c-8c93-23fc268fb0c3.json) ## Summary The Defra Network eTendering Portal is currently conducting a tender for "Print Services," aimed at establishing a framework agreement with approximately 6 to 10 print suppliers. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on printed matter and related products. Bidders should note that the contract period will start on 1st March 2019 and run until 28th February 2023, with an option to extend for two additional years. The tender's deadline for submissions is 26th October 2018, and it requires suppliers to deliver high-quality, colour-consistent printed materials to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) at their premises in Kenilworth, West Midlands. This tender presents a significant opportunity for print service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), looking to expand their portfolio. Businesses that specialise in high-quality digital and lithographic printing, promotional materials, and display items will find this framework particularly relevant. The expectation for suppliers to develop strong relationships with the AHDB Print department indicates a preference for companies capable of delivering cost-effective solutions while maintaining a high standard of product and service quality. ## Notice AHDB is looking to create a framework agreement with approx. 6 and 10 print suppliers who can produce a high standard product that is colour accurate, without deviation, to match the signed off press-calibrated colour proofs supplied. This will ensure that high-quality, colour-consistent literature is produced throughout the range of AHDB corporate publications and other printed matter. Additionally we are looking for suppliers who can build relationships with the Print department personnel at AHDB, which, in turn, will provide cost-effective solutions. The print framework must capture the print requirements of AHDB and its divisions in relation to digital and lithographic print production and point of sale material. The framework will cover a wide range of items from business cards, single colour letterheads or small A7 cards to high-quality technical publications, promotional literature and large format event display items. Please note we are not looking for print management companies as we have an internal Print team. Additional information: Duration of contract 01/03/2019 - 28/02/2021 with the option to extend 1 year + 1 year Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender~: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the ITT into your 'My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13d8c9e2-486c-4f3a-86ef-cd4c11e0032e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2023 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | KENILWORTH | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV8 2TL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC | | Local authority | Warwick | | Electoral ward | Cubbington & Leek Wootton | | Westminster constituency | Kenilworth and Southam | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 22000000 - Printed matter and related products - 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets - 79810000 - Printing services - 79811000 - Digital printing services - 79824000 - Printing and distribution services ## Release History - 18 Sep 2018 at 08:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13d8c9e2-486c-4f3a-86ef-cd4c11e0032e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13d8c9e2-486c-4f3a-86ef-cd4c11e0032e 18th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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