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title: "Framework for Print and Mailing Services"
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# Framework for Print and Mailing Services

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bdf8b572-5e0a-4b4e-97a7-c504f4efdb89

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## Summary

Durham County Council is seeking suppliers for a 'Framework for Print and Mailing Services', active as of May 28, 2019, following an open procurement process. The framework is intended to establish a panel of four suppliers to provide cost-effective, high-quality printing and mailing services. The contract period spans from August 1, 2019, to July 31, 2021, with an estimated annual spend of £100,000. Suppliers should be capable of delivering various printing materials, including brochures and newsletters, primarily for the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period ended on May 7, 2019.

This framework offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in printing and mailing services, particularly those who can demonstrate competitive pricing and quality service delivery. Potential suppliers can benefit from a guaranteed volume of work over the contract period, as they compete for tasks through further competitions based on price. This is an excellent chance for businesses specialising in printing to expand their client base and establish a long-term relationship with a local authority.

## Notice

PLEASE NOTE TENDER DOCUMENTS CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE NEPO PORTAL AT WWW.NEPO.ORG USING REFERENCE NUMBER DN402427. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE BUYER DIRECTLY. 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 printing and mailing capabilities of the Council's Design and Print are however limited and therefore the Council wishes to set up a framework panel of four 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 display printing and mailing 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 full colour perfect bound booklet or brochure with UV/ machine sealed cover * A full colour magazine * An A4+ full colour folder with at least 5mm capacity glued pocket. With examples of gloss and matt finish. * Full colour newsletter on coated and uncoated stock * Full colour A4 6pp leaflet folded to 1/3 A4. Examples of coated and uncoated stock * C5 Window Mailing Envelope * A5 Greeting Card * Business Card (Heavy Card Stock) * A4 full colour digital newsletter * A3 full colour digital poster * Full colour digital postcard It is estimated the annual average spend on this Framework is approximately PS100,000 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 4 suppliers. The 4 suppliers with the highest scores following the evaluation of this framework will be successful. Each individual request for quotation will then be carried out via a further competition based on 100% price, which will be issued via the NEPO portal. This procurement is issued under an Open Procedure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b93e5b6-a9d1-4700-ad34-d3d31c8d7fd5 |
| 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 | 30 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | ALPHAGRAPHICS; INC DOT COM; POTTS PRINT; STATEX COLOUR PRINT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79810000 - Printing services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2019 at 15:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b93e5b6-a9d1-4700-ad34-d3d31c8d7fd5
- 24 Jun 2019 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b93e5b6-a9d1-4700-ad34-d3d31c8d7fd5
- 9 Apr 2019 at 07:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79a30ba1-5b50-43d8-8f57-3e096aac89e7
- 4 Apr 2019 at 12:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a53fb77c-16a7-48c0-820e-b088e2323e2e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b93e5b6-a9d1-4700-ad34-d3d31c8d7fd5
  30th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79a30ba1-5b50-43d8-8f57-3e096aac89e7
  9th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a53fb77c-16a7-48c0-820e-b088e2323e2e
  4th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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