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title: "Framework for Large Format & Display Printing Services"
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# Framework for Large Format & Display Printing Services

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90b20760-4b8a-46c5-9e8d-9881ddd1f294

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## Summary

Durham County Council is seeking to establish a framework for Large Format & Display Printing Services. The tender is in the award stage, with the framework estimated to have an annual spend of approximately £35,000. The contract period will commence from 1st August 2019 and will run until 31st July 2021. This opportunity covers the North East region of the United Kingdom and is classified under the "Printing and related services" industry category. The procurement method used for this tender is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 7th May 2019.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in printing services to expand their business. Companies capable of delivering high-quality printing solutions within tight deadlines while maintaining environmental responsibility will find this tender particularly suited for them. The framework will consist of up to three suppliers, allowing successful bidders to secure consistent work for their printing services over the contract duration.

## Notice

Durham County Council (the Council) has its own internal design and print department. The department's professional and highly qualified staff along with effective use of the latest technology enables the Council's Design and Print section to offer a high quality service providing the majority of design, promotional, print and mailing needs of the Council The large format and display printing capabilities of the Council's Design and Print are however limited and therefore the Council wishes to set up a framework panel of three suppliers who are cost effective with good levels of quality, are capable of delivering within short timescales, comply with current legislation and are recognised as an environmentally responsible organisations. Suppliers will be required to provide a comprehensive, effective, efficient and economic service for the supply of large format and display printing requirements within the scope of this Framework. Please see below the variety of items that can be required (please note this list is not exhaustive): * A-Boards * Banners with eyelets (vinyl) * Backlit Poster Printing * Banner Stands * Canvas Printing * Cardboard Cut-outs * Correx Printing * Contra Vision Printing * Display Stands * Desktop Banner Stands * Foamex Printing * Fabric Printing * Foam Board Printing * Flexible PVC Printing * Floor Graphics * Flags * Feather Flags * Giant Cheques * Kappa Board Printing * Large Format Posters * Linkable Banner Stands * Leaflet Holders * Leaflet Dispensers * Mesh PVC Banners * Outdoor Banner Stands * Replacement Banner Stand Graphics * Self-Adhesive Vinyl * Twist Banner Stands * Window Stickers (small) It is estimated the annual average spend on this Framework is approximately PS35,000 this figure is provided as an estimate only and we cannot guarantee future levels of expenditure. The Council will award places on the framework to a maximum of 3 suppliers. The 3 suppliers with the highest scores following the evaluation process will be awarded a position on this framework. The Council may place orders for specific items with all 3 suppliers who are awarded a place on the framework. The Council will identify an item when required. The order will be placed for each specific item with the supplier who has submitted the lowest fixed cost for that particular product. After 6 months the Framework will be subject to a price refresh, this price refresh will be evaluated 100% on price. The Council reserves the right to amend the % weightings for each product when a price refresh takes place. A price refresh will be carried out every six months for the full duration of the Framework. The Council will issue a Further Competition based 100% on price when there is a requirement for a project which requires a range of products and the Council has determined it would be more efficient to use one supplier. The use of a Further Competition is at the sole discretion of the Council. (In certain instances the Council may decide to use Additional information: PLEASE OTE DO NOT CONTACT THE BUYER DIRECTLY VIA EMAIL OR PHONE. THE DOCUMENTS CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM WWW.NEPO.ORG USING REFERENCE DN402460

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d398e8c-ef8e-4dff-abd9-eac4cd6aa12b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | DESIGN X-PRESS; INTERPRINT SWINDON; RADECAL SIGNS & GRAPHICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2019 at 07:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d398e8c-ef8e-4dff-abd9-eac4cd6aa12b
- 9 Apr 2019 at 07:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b536b1a-6b35-4301-920e-fd07a84736b6
- 9 Apr 2019 at 07:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e685d75d-a374-4991-99a4-39c094bd61fd
- 4 Apr 2019 at 13:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1e8679d-239d-4b8e-88f8-2091ddd42191

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d398e8c-ef8e-4dff-abd9-eac4cd6aa12b
  9th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b536b1a-6b35-4301-920e-fd07a84736b6
  9th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e685d75d-a374-4991-99a4-39c094bd61fd
  9th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1e8679d-239d-4b8e-88f8-2091ddd42191
  4th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

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