--- title: "Print Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0580d0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0580d0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0580d0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0580d0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2025-08-04" --- # Print Services Framework Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0580d0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0580d0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0580d0.json) ## Summary The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council seeks to establish a framework agreement for the provision of print services, with the goal of delivering a range of high-quality printed materials under call-off arrangements. This procurement, titled "Print Services Framework," is in the tender stage and falls under the industry category of printing services. The procurement method is open, inviting wide participation, and is situated in Bradford, United Kingdom (UKE41 region). Key dates for businesses include a tender period ending on 5th September 2025 and an award period concluding on 6th October 2025. The framework is anticipated to commence on 3rd November 2025, with potential extensions lasting up to 31st October 2029. This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) equipped to deliver various printing and related services. Suitable businesses might specialise in conventional, digital, and large format printing, as well as fulfilment and mailing services. With lots valued at approximately GBP 1,680,000, enterprises that offer competitive pricing and quality services can secure a position within a framework potentially engaging up to 35 participants. This framework facilitates further competition or direct awards, thereby endorsing both established and emerging firms to foster their growth through government contracts. ## Notice The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the supply and delivery of print services to the Council. The aim of the framework agreement will be to provide the Council with a range of high-quality printed materials and products under call-off arrangements as and when required by the Council's service departments. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Conventional Print Medium to large volumes, forms, newsletters, leaflets & folders with multiple finishes. Renewal: 2 x 1 Year Optional Extensions Lot 2 - Digital Print Low volumes. Reports, agendas, leaflets, posters, flyers, business cards, booklets, postcards including variable data. Renewal: 2 x 1 Year Optional Extensions. Lot 3 - Large Format Print Banners, roller banners, large posters, display items. Renewal: 2 x 1 Year Optional Extensions Lot 4 - Jobbing Print NCR sets, mono leaflets, pads. Multi-part forms, order books. Renewal: 2 x 1 Year optional extensions. Lot 5 - Envelopes Various types, sizes - Window, non-window, pocket, wallets, printed, self-seal. Renewal: 2 x 1 Year optional extensions. Lot 6 - Labels White vinyl self-adhesive products such as domestic bin stickers. Renewal: 2 x 1 Year optional extensions. Lot 7 - Promotional Items Staff uniforms, event T Shirts, cotton bags. Renewal: 2 x 1 Year optional extensions. Lot 8 - Security Print Cheques, BACS, Benefit letters/statements. Renewal: 2 x 1 Year optional extensions. Lot 9 - Fulfillment & Mailing Services Specialist fulfillment & mailing services including bespoke addressing & packaging of mail with multiple inserts. Renewal: 2 x 1 Year optional extensions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045849-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,400,000 | | Lots value | £1,408,000 | | 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 | CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | BRADFORD | | Post town | Bradford | | Postcode | BD1 1HX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford | | Local authority | Bradford | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Bradford West | | Delivery location | TLE41 Bradford | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 22000000 - Printed matter and related products - 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets - 22458000 - Bespoke printed matter - 30199710 - Printed envelopes - 79800000 - Printing and related services - 79810000 - Printing services - 79823000 - Printing and delivery services - 79824000 - Printing and distribution services ## Release History - 4 Aug 2025 at 17:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045849-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045849-2025 4th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=94356&B= - https://www.bradford.gov.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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