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title: "Provision of a Design and Print Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0364b3"
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# Provision of a Design and Print Services

Buyer: SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0364b3

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## Summary

Southend-on-Sea City Council has completed the award process for the procurement of Design and Print Services. The council sought a supplier for various print requirements, with Formara Limited being the active supplier. The contract is valued at £536,457.5 and was signed on 8th March 2023. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, with a focus on quality and cost criteria. The council's contact person for this contract is Ms Sharon Cohen, reachable at +44 1702534810 or sharoncohen@southend.gov.uk. The services fall under the Printing and related services industry category, with the contract awarded to meet bespoke and general print needs for the council located in Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom.

Southend-on-Sea City Council is currently seeking a single supplier for Design and Print Services to be delivered over a three-year period, with the potential for extension up to 2028. This presents an opportunity for experienced suppliers in the printing industry to engage with the council. Given the Council's emphasis on adherence to branding guidelines, consistent quality, and cost-effectiveness, businesses that can offer high-quality and competitive printing services are well-suited to compete. The contract offers potential growth opportunities for suppliers looking to establish a long-term partnership with the council and showcase their expertise in meeting specific design and print requirements efficiently.

## Notice

Provision of Design and Print Services for bespoke and general print requirements for Southend-on Sea City Council.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Design and Print Services for: information leaflets and posters, brochures, flyers for events and services, digital and social media assets and campaign identities (where these are not done in-house), reports requiring specific volumes, quality and finishing, roller and vinyl banners etc.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further two periods of 12 months up to 31/05/2028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011787-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £625,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £536,457 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND ON SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6ER |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORMARA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 79820000 - Services related to printing

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2023 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011787-2023
- 1 Sep 2022 at 10:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024406-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.formara.co.uk
- http://www.southend.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/

## Provenance

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