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title: "Collaborative Dynamic Purchasing System - Print, Graphic Design, Signage, Specialised Print & Livery"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d28b"
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buyer: "DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-08-09"
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# Collaborative Dynamic Purchasing System - Print, Graphic Design, Signage, Specialised Print & Livery

Buyer: DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d28b

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## Summary

Denbighshire County Council, in partnership with Flintshire County Council, has initiated a Collaborative Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Print, Graphic Design, Signage, Specialist Print, and Vehicle Livery services. This procurement, classified under the CPV code for Printed matter and related products, is currently in the Tender stage and is being conducted through an open procedure. The tender period commenced on 9th August 2021 and is set to conclude on 8th September 2021. Participants are invited to submit their bids electronically, with the contract value estimated at £4,295,057, spanning a duration of 2160 days.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in print and graphic design industries, particularly those with capabilities in quality printing, graphic design services, and vehicle livery. Companies that excel in producing high-quality printed materials, such as brochures and marketing literature, as well as those skilled in meeting brand guidelines with solid project management and sustainability practices, would be ideally suited to compete. The emphasis on quality in the evaluation process, along with the potential for continual supplier involvement in a dynamic purchasing system, offers a pathway for growth and successful partnerships with local councils.

## Notice

Denbighshire County Council and Flintshire County Council are seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Print, Graphic Design, Banners and Signage, Vehicle Livery and Specialist Publications. ! The Councils are seeking technically competent suppliers to deliver best value for money service and to deliver continuous improvement in costs savings and efficiency gains Denbighshire County Council will be leading on the Tender process on behalf of Denbighshire County Council and Flintshire County Council. The DPS will be divided in to five distinct lots: Lot Description Lot 1 - Print Lot 2 - Graphic design Lot 3 - Banners & Signage Lot 4 - Vehicle Livery Lot 5 - Specialist Publications A dynamic purchasing system (DPS), is a method of procurement, used for the supply of goods and/or services. It's different to traditional procurement routes as it operates an 'open market' for suppliers to join either constantly or very frequently. This allows buyers to continually expand their network of suppliers and welcome new businesses that can meet their changing needs. The DPS will be evaluated on the basis of 100% Quality. Social benefits and carbon reduction elements will form part of the evaluation and Project Management process.

### Lot Information

Print

The Supplier shall have in-house capability to print all of the requirements specified. Types of Print (but not limited to) -Adverts (press and magazine) -Booklets/brochures -Reports -Leaflets -Flyers -Pamphlets -Annual Reports -General Marketing Literature -Document covers/style guides -Direct marketing(leaflets/flyers) -Tourism brochures -Newsletters -Standard forms -Infographics -NCR books -Posters -Business cards -Stationery Types of Finishing -Die cutting -Perforation -Folding -Saddle Stitching -Gluing -Perfect Binding -Varnishing -Drilling -Creasing -Section Sewing -Numbering -Laminating -Wirebinding

Graphic Design

The Council requires the provision of the design of Digital and Print ready artwork and digital format artwork for a number of different print and display formats, including but not limited to list shown below: Copyright and ownership of artworks provided will remain the property of the Council. The Council will require the ability to transfer any printed document to digital so it can be used for digital marketing campaigns and PR campaigns. The format of the Designs supplied must accommodate this. Any artworks provided by the Council for the production of print work must be returned with the goods supplied and for the avoidance of any doubt will remain the property of the Council and must not be used for any other purpose than that specified by the Council: -Adverts(press and magazine) -Booklets/brochures -Reports -Leaflets -Flyers -Pamphlets -Annual Reports -General Marketing Literature -Document covers/style guides -Direct marketing(leaflets/flyers) -Tourism brochures -Newsletters -Standard forms -Design of logos and templates -Infographics -Design exhibition panels -Banner and signage design The Supplier shall be able to: -provide application and interpretation of a customer's brand guidelines and Welsh Language Standards with the ability to work to the customer's artwork requirements -produce a first rough of draft artwork -supply visual, artwork and proofs in a digital format -provide a hard copy visual, artwork and proofs when required -provide page layout services -supply print ready artwork -supply artwork ready for online publishing and email -provide proof reading services in a range of languages (Welsh and English) -provide artwork for online templates -provide copywriting and editorial services -provide image research and sourcing (photography and illustration) services -provide photography and retouching services -provide illustration commissioning services

Banners & Signage

The Supplier shall have in-house capability to print all of the requirements specified. Types of Print (but not limited to) -Adverts (press and magazine) -Booklets/brochures -Reports -Leaflets -Flyers -Pamphlets -Annual Reports -General Marketing Literature -Document covers/style guides -Direct marketing(leaflets/flyers) -Newsletters -Standard forms -Infographics -NCR books -Posters -Business cards -Stationery Types of Finishing -Die cutting -Perforation -Folding -Saddle Stitching -Gluing -Perfect Binding -Varnishing -Drilling -Creasing -Section Sewing -Numbering -Laminating -Wirebinding

Vehicle Livery

The supplier shall -provide application and interpretation of a customer's brand guidelines and Welsh Language Standards where applicable with the ability to work to the customer's artwork requirements -Design artwork for approval by Fleet and Communications Team using the DCC branding -Install on site the vehicle livery

Specialised Print

The supplier shall -The Supplier shall have in-house capability to print all of the requirements specified Print Type -High Quality Art Books and Exhibition Catalogues Plant -B1 and B2 6 colour presses -Digital SRA3 and/or B2 press Finishing -Die Cutting -Perforation -Folding -Saddle Stitching -Gluing -Perfect, Case and Cloth Binding -Varnishing -Drilling -Creasing -Laminating -UV Varnishing -PUR Binding -Embossing / De-bossing -Singer Sewing -Foil Blocking -Hand Finishing and Making Up Additional requirements: -ISO 90001 Quality Management -ISO 14001 Environmental Management -FSC(r) Certified (FSC-C003554) -Offer guidance, advice and support to the DCC/DLL and the Graphic Design agency providing artwork. -Offer the ability to press-pass projects on request.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019228-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,295,057 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | RUTHIN |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL15 1YN |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham |
| Local authority | Flintshire |
| Electoral ward | Mold East |
| Westminster constituency | Clwyd East |
| Delivery location | TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 22458000 - Bespoke printed matter
- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 79822500 - Graphic design services

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2021 at 14:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019228-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.denbighshire.gov.uk
- http://www.flintshire.gov.uk
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=113074
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0280
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0419

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