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title: "0426 Print Services Framework"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-08-13"
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# 0426 Print Services Framework

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4c19d1e-314e-4c44-ac5e-be7ac819ac0e

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## Summary

Essex County Council is seeking to establish a new Print Services Framework valued at £85 million for a duration of four years, commencing on 23rd August 2018. This initiative is part of a selective tendering process aimed at finding a single supplier capable of delivering a range of expert print, reprographics, and scanning services. The tender was officially completed on 31st July 2018, and the key procurement stage currently recognised is the award of the contract, which has been granted to Paragon Service Point, effective until 22nd August 2022. The services will primarily be utilised in the East of England region.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating within the printing and related services industry. Companies that specialise in high-quality print production, reprographics, and document scanning could find considerable avenues for growth by positioning themselves as competitive suppliers. Given that the tender was designed for a singular large-scale supplier, it may also favour established businesses with the capacity to manage extensive service contracts while ensuring compliance with the rigorous standards expected by public sector contracts.

## Notice

Contract Award - Essex County Council and Partner organisations are looking for a single supplier to provide a range of expert and cost-effective Print, Reprographics and Scanning Services. The Authority proposes to establish a new Framework for four years (three years plus extension of up to one year). The successful Supplier must ensure that the service is available to be commissioned by August 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbe0e913-b4e0-4f31-8ab4-c250360dcee5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 Aug 2018 - 22 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,000,000 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PARAGON SERVICE POINT (TRADING DIVISION OF PARAGON GROUP UK LIMI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2018 at 13:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbe0e913-b4e0-4f31-8ab4-c250360dcee5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbe0e913-b4e0-4f31-8ab4-c250360dcee5
  13th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=328485208
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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