--- title: "Framework for Printing and Fulfilment Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e7e2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e7e2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e7e2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e7e2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF GATESHEAD" published: "2022-01-06" --- # Framework for Printing and Fulfilment Services Buyer: THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF GATESHEAD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e7e2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e7e2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e7e2.json) ## Summary The Borough Council of Gateshead has established a Framework for Printing and Fulfilment Services, aimed at providing a range of printing services, including Revenues, Benefits, and Housing Documents. This tender falls under the services category and adheres to an open procurement method. The procurement process is currently complete, with contracts awarded to Critiqom Limited for a total value of £600,000, signed on 7th December 2021. The services are primarily focused in Gateshead, with the contract set to offer the potential for a further extension of two 12-month periods. This tender creates valuable opportunities for businesses in the printing and related services industry, especially those capable of handling large-scale mailing fulfilment and diverse printing tasks such as offset litho, large format, and promotional printing. Companies with expertise in providing integrated solutions for public sector clients and those familiar with the operational requirements of a regional council would be well-suited to compete in this framework, benefitting from ongoing and varied contract demands. ## Notice Gateshead Council has established a Framework for the delivery of printing and fulfilment services. The Framework contract comprises the following Lot: Lot 1 - Revenues, Benefits and Housing Documents ### Lot Information Revenues, Benefits and Housing Documents The Council has procured a mailing fulfilment service for the printing of its Revenues, Benefits and Housing documents. The service covers both our Annual and Daily Billing printing arrangements and provides for the printing of documents produced from the Council's Capita, Civica and Housing computer systems. The service also provides for the direct receipt of returned undelivered mail which is to be digitised. Options: Option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods. Printing and Fulfilment Services Suppliers appointed to Lot 2 of the Framework will be required to provide a range of printing and fulfilment services. The services that may be required as part of this Lot include: Quarterly and annual statements Customer newsletters (to be mailed together with statements) Annual surveys Print will vary in type, size, quantity and complexity depending on the individual job. Options: This contract has options to extend for a further 2 x 12-month periods. Printing of Council News Magazine and Other Related Articles Suppliers appointed to Lot 3 of the Framework will be required to provide a printing service to the Council's Office of the Chief Executive's Service for the production of its residents' magazine 'GATESHEAD COUNCIL NEWS' and various other publications as required. Options: This contract has options to extend for a further 2 x 12-month periods. Offset/Litho Print Suppliers appointed to Lot 4 of the Framework will be required to provide a range of printed material ranging in nature from simple forms and one- or two-colour leaflets, to full colour brochures. The services that may be required as part of this Lot include: Offset/Litho Print including Finishing Digital Print including Finishing Web Print including Finishing Finishing is included as appropriate and includes but is not limited to: Die-cut, Lamination, Encapsulation, Fold/crease/score, Perfect Binding, Perforation, Embossing, Foil Blocking, Eye Letting, Spot UV, Numbering Options: This contract has options to extend for a further 2 x 12-month periods. Large Format Print Suppliers appointed to Lot 5 of the Framework will be required to provide a range of large format printing. The services that may be required as part of this Lot include: Bridge Banners Pull Up Banners Large Foamex Boards Vehicle Signage Posters Finishing is included as appropriate and includes but is not limited to: Stitching, Eyeletting, Laminating, Mounting Options: This contract has options to extend for a further 2 x 12-month periods. Promotional Print Suppliers appointed to Lot 6 of the Framework will be required to provide a range of branded promotional items. The services that may be required as part of this Lot include supply and branding of: * Pens * Mugs * Reusable shopping bags * USB sticks * Lanyards * T-shirts * Corporate gifts such as paperweights, key rings, mouse mats etc. Options: This contract has options to extend for a further 2 x 12-month periods. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000353-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Dec 2021 | | Contract period | 10 Jan 2022 - 1 Dec 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,600,000 | | Lots value | £2,580,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £600,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF GATESHEAD | | Additional buyers | GATESHEAD COUNCIL | | Locality | GATESHEAD | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE8 1HH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Gateshead | | Electoral ward | Bridges | | Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham | | Delivery location | TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear, TLC22 Tyneside | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CRITIQOM | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79800000 - Printing and related services - 79810000 - Printing services - 79823000 - Printing and delivery services - 79824000 - Printing and distribution services ## Release History - 6 Jan 2022 at 16:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000353-2022 - 5 Oct 2021 at 08:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024693-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.gateshead.gov.uk - http://www.nepo.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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