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title: "Print Services"
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# Print Services

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2fcd005-169b-4cda-945e-04740b4a9414

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## Summary

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has initiated a public procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Print Services", aimed at the printed matter and related products industry. This open tender, which falls under the CPV classification for printing services, is currently in the award stage after being officially published on 29th April 2019. The contract runs from 1st March 2019 to 28th February 2021, with an extension option for an additional two years. The successful suppliers will be expected to deliver high-quality, colour-consistent printed materials from their facilities located in the West Midlands, England, with a total contract value of £1,552,000.

This framework presents a substantial opportunity for SMEs within the printing sector, particularly those that can provide digital and lithographic print production services. Companies that excel in producing a diverse range of printed materials, from business cards to large format displays, would be well-suited to compete. Moreover, the AHDB seeks suppliers who can establish strong working relationships with its Print department, making this an ideal opportunity for companies committed to collaboration and cost-effective solutions in the print industry.

## 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/2b7805c9-757b-4ec6-8737-949b9b5af709 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,552,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | BCQ GROUP; BELMONT PRESS; DIRECT SIGNS (UK; FINE PRINT (SERVICES; HARLOW PRINTING SERVICES; JOHN BAXTER & SONS; LION FPG; OPTICHROME |

## 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

- 29 Apr 2019 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b7805c9-757b-4ec6-8737-949b9b5af709

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b7805c9-757b-4ec6-8737-949b9b5af709
  29th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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