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# Provision of Design and Print Services

Buyer: NORTHERN INCLUSION CONSORTIUM LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a78a7f8d-aead-4c36-b252-1e0c9d6573cb

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## Summary

The Northern Inclusion Consortium Limited is seeking proposals for the provision of Design and Print Services as part of the Step Forward Tees Valley programme, aimed at assisting individuals facing barriers to employment. This opportunity is available in the Tees Valley area, with a tender period closing on 7 April 2020. The contract is set to commence on 20 April 2020 and run until 30 June 2022, with potential for further extension. Interested suppliers are encouraged to express their interest via email by noon on 23 March 2020, with the intention to invite tenders shortly thereafter.

This contracting process represents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in design and print services, particularly those based in the Tees Valley. The successful service provider will support the Communications and Marketing functions of the programme, which requires delivering various marketing materials such as leaflets and banners. Businesses that can demonstrate relevant experience and capabilities in customer-facing design and print solutions are well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Opportunity to supply Design and Print Services The Northern Inclusion Consortium (NIC) delivers the Step Forward Tees Valley(SFTV) programme across the Tees Valley Area and aims to support people experiencing barriers and complex needs move closer towards work and training opportunities. As part of their Building Better Opportunities (BBO) Programme in Tees Valley, NIC SFTV are looking to appoint a service provider(s) to support the Communications and Marketing function with their Design and Print Services requirements. The Step Forward Tees Valley programme has recently been extended and this appointment is expected to last for the remaining life of the Programme from April 2020 to 30/6/2022. Any appointment may be extended beyond 30/6/2022 should the programme require further extension. The Design and Print Services required comprise the design, printing and delivery of a range of marketing and communications products, such as leaflets, posters, cards and banners. SFTV believe this requirement to be particularly suitable for SME type organisations residing in the Tees Valley area. Interested parties who believe they have the right skills and experience to deliver customer facing Design and/or Print Services in the Tees Valley and who would like to express an interest in receiving a copy of the tender documents should register their interest as follows: By email To Paul.Dixon@changing-lives.org.uk (on behalf of Northern Inclusion Consortium-SFTV, Programme Office, Darlington). Expressions of interest should be submitted no later than Noon Monday 23 March 2020. You should quote your company name and location, contact name, telephone number and email address and indicate whether it is Design, Print or both services you are interested in supplying. SFTV will review the numbers of expressions of interest received after the closure date and determine next steps. It is anticipated that the invitation to tender or further instructions will be issued electronically on or after Monday 23 March 2020. Any changes to the proposed date or procedures will be notified by email to those parties expressing interest. Award Method The Contracting Authority NIC/SFTV will award any contract based on the most economically advantageous tender taking account of price and quality. Details of the evaluation process will be included in the tender documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81f060ff-bf3c-4b3c-b8de-5f29686b11c1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | NORTHERN INCLUSION CONSORTIUM LIMITED |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE13 6DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Weetslade |
| Westminster constituency | Cramlington and Killingworth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | QUOIN PUBLISHING; SAIL CREATIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2020 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81f060ff-bf3c-4b3c-b8de-5f29686b11c1
- 11 Mar 2020 at 12:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06f00447-d034-4307-9350-d8962d1a44c6
- 9 Mar 2020 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06f00447-d034-4307-9350-d8962d1a44c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81f060ff-bf3c-4b3c-b8de-5f29686b11c1
  23rd June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06f00447-d034-4307-9350-d8962d1a44c6
  11th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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