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title: "External Printing Services 2025"
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# External Printing Services 2025

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e2f7

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## Summary

Torbay Council, located in Torquay, UK, initiated a procurement process for "External Printing Services 2025" aimed at establishing a Framework of experienced Service Providers for various printing needs. This contract, classified under CPV code 79800000 for printing and related services, focuses on the provision of a wide range of mono and colour printed materials including bulk jobbing digital print, display materials, envelopes, electoral printing, parking services stationery, and pay and display parking tickets. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, and several lots have been awarded as of 11 April 2025. This framework agreement will span from 21 April 2025 to 20 April 2029, creating opportunities for ongoing engagements within the specified industry category.

The tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing services to secure contracts within a structured framework. SMEs, such as Brightsea Limited and Cliffe Enterprise Limited, alongside larger entities like Banner Group Limited, have already been awarded contracts for specific lots, highlighting a diverse range of supplier inclusion. With criteria focused on quality, social value, and competitive pricing, businesses that can provide a comprehensive service package and demonstrate value across these areas stand a good chance of competing successfully. This engagement not only boosts potential financial growth through steady demand but also enhances the visibility and reputation of participating suppliers within the public sector.

## Notice

Torbay Council established a Framework of experienced Service Providers for print fulfilment, i.e. provision of a wide range of mono and colour printed material for the Council. The Council has a large amount of internal print requirements, from posters and booklets to signs and roller banners. The Council sought a range of suppliers to cover all areas of print requirements. Please refer to the tender documents for full details of the Framework's requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 A - Bulk and Jobbing Digital Print

For example: booklets, brochures, flyers, guides, folders, leaflets, letterheads, magazines, NCR pads, newsletters, postcards, posters, stationery, surveys, wallet folders, wire and comb bound books. Sizes A5/A4/A3/A2

Lot 1B - Display

For example: A2 / A1 / A0 posters, outdoor PVC banners, pop-up displays, roller banners, hoarding boards, hard signage.

Lot 1C - Envelopes

For example: C5, C5+ C5- window and non-window envelopes printed either single sided or double sided.

Lot 1D - Electoral Printing

For example: ballot papers, postal vote one piece mailers, corresponding number lists, electoral registers, household enquiry forms, invitations to register, personalised postal vote envelopes, poll cards.

Lot 1E - Parking Services' Stationery

For example: PCN rolls, PCN envelopes, paper parking permits, permit holders, scratch-card parking permits, time clocks (example provided at Appendix Q - Example Parking Stationery).

Lot 1F - Pay & Display Parking Tickets

Dimensions: 101.6mm x 57mm Non-adhesive. Perforation 24mm from right-hand edge. Black text & ticket number on front side, colour advertising printed on reverse side. Supplied on a 300m thermal roll rolled with front side facing out, reverse side facing in.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035824-2025 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2025 - 20 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | TLK42 Torbay |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | BANNER GROUP; BRIGHTSEA; CFH DOCMAIL; CIVICA ELECTION SERVICES; CLIFFE ENTERPRISE; COLORSET NORTH; CONTINUOUS DATAPRINT (UK; HARLOW PRINTING LIMITED T/A HARLOW SOLUTIONS; VISUAL PRINT AND DESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2025 at 13:18 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035824-2025
- 27 Jun 2025 at 13:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035810-2025
- 17 Feb 2025 at 17:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005468-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.torbay.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=d4ab0ffa-28ea-ef11-8134-005056b64545

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