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title: "TC427 - Printing Services & Associated Products"
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# TC427 - Printing Services & Associated Products

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba0df91a-a6b5-4b58-8be1-952528d3f638

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## Summary

Manchester City Council is seeking suppliers for its tender titled "TC427 - Printing Services & Associated Products," designed to meet varying printing needs, including business stationery and large print runs. This competitive procurement process falls under the services category, specifically focusing on printing and related services. The tender is currently at the active stage, with a submission deadline for tender documents set for 11 am on 21st January 2020. The potential contract period is from 1st June 2020 to 31st May 2023, with an estimated total contract value of £3,600,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in printing services. Businesses equipped to handle both litho and digital printing, along with promotional item production, will be well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this tender, companies can expand their client base and establish a lasting relationship with a prominent local authority, fostering further business development in the region.

## Notice

The purpose of this framework is to supply the Council with printing services for a wide variety of print. Companies are required that can supply all our printing requirements ranging from small to medium quantities of business stationery to large print runs of booklets and leaflets. The framework will consist of the following lots: Lot 1 - Litho & Digital Print Lot 2 - Promotional Items & Clothing Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 21st January 2020. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1289a18d-9796-4b21-86e5-b1e60625a4d1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,600,000 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2019 at 15:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1289a18d-9796-4b21-86e5-b1e60625a4d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1289a18d-9796-4b21-86e5-b1e60625a4d1
  11th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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