--- title: "Print and Design Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e1c3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06e1c3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e1c3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e1c3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WARWICKSHIRE" published: "2026-08-11" --- # Print and Design Services Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WARWICKSHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e1c3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06e1c3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e1c3.json) ## Summary The Police and Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire is inviting tenders for print and design services, aiming to support various functions such as operational policing, corporate communications, and community engagement. This procurement process falls under the services industry category and is located in the UK region. The tender is currently in the active stage, with an end date for submissions set for 11th September 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st November 2026 and will initially last three years, with potential extensions for up to two additional twelve-month periods. The procurement follows a Competitive Flexible Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring a stringent evaluation of both quality and price across different stages. This opportunity is particularly suited for businesses that specialise in comprehensive print and design services and can offer sustainable, high-quality solutions. It is ideal for suppliers who can manage account services, digital and lithographic printing, and deliver large-format products. The procurement encourages participation from businesses that can guarantee efficient service integration and consistent quality assurance, thus providing a platform for growth through significant, long-term government contracts. Companies adept at responsive customer support, secure information handling, and that demonstrate continuous improvement will find this tender an excellent opportunity to expand or solidify their footprint in the sector. ## Notice The Police and Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire invites tenders for the provision of external print and design services to Warwickshire Police. The appointed supplier will provide a managed print and design service supporting operational policing, corporate communications, community engagement, recruitment, training, crime prevention and public awareness campaigns. The service will be available Monday to Friday throughout the year (excluding public holidays) and must be capable of responding to urgent requirements where necessary. The scope of the contract includes, but is not limited to: - Account management; - Design consultancy and graphic design services; - Artwork preparation, typesetting, proofing and pre-production services; - Digital and lithographic printing; - Finishing services, including binding, laminating, folding and trimming; - Production of accessible print formats; - Supply of printed materials, including leaflets, brochures, posters, banners, signage and large-format products; - Production of operational and administrative forms, including NCR/carbonless forms; - Supply of branded and promotional merchandise; and - Packaging, fulfilment and delivery services. The Authority seeks a supplier that can deliver high-quality services, value for money, responsive customer support, sustainable solutions, robust information security and continuous improvement throughout the contract term. The requirement will be procured as a single contract and has not been divided into lots. The Authority considered dividing the requirement into separate lots, including design, print production, large-format printing and branded merchandise. Following assessment, a single supplier model was considered operationally, technically and commercially advantageous, providing: - Consistent brand management and quality assurance; - A single point of contact and streamlined contract management; - Efficient handling of urgent and ad hoc requirements; - Improved integration across design, print, fulfilment and delivery activities; and - Enhanced performance monitoring and reporting. The contract will be awarded for an initial period of three (3) years, with options to extend for up to a further two (2) periods of twelve (12) months. The estimated annual value of the contract is approximately PS57,000 excluding VAT. This estimate is based on historical demand and does not constitute a guarantee of future expenditure. Actual spend may increase or decrease during the contract term. The Authority considered the need for preliminary market engagement and concluded that it was not required. The print and design market is mature and well established, and the Authority has sufficient knowledge of its requirements based on previous procurement and contract management experience. The requirement is not considered novel or complex, and sufficient market competition is expected. How to Apply All expressions of interest must be submitted via the Warwickshire Police In-tend portal: https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home Suppliers must register on the portal to access the procurement documents. All clarification questions must be submitted through the correspondence function within In-tend. Full details of the procurement process, evaluation methodology, specification and contract conditions are contained within the procurement documents. This procurement is being conducted as a Competitive Flexible Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The Authority reserves the right to amend the procurement timetable or process where permitted by law, manage conflicts of interest in accordance with its governance procedures, and not to award a contract as a result of this procurement exercise. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: At the Authority's discretion the contract may be extended for a further two (2) periods of twelve (12) months each. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076395-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 | | Recurrence | 2031-07-29 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £285,000 | | Lots value | £285,000 | | 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 | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WARWICKSHIRE | | Locality | LEEK WOOTTON | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV35 7QB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC | | Local authority | Warwick | | Electoral ward | Warwick All Saints & Woodloes | | Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington | | Delivery location | TLG13 Warwickshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 22462000 - Advertising material - 79800000 - Printing and related services - 79810000 - Printing services - 79820000 - Services related to printing - 79822500 - Graphic design services - 79823000 - Printing and delivery services - 79824000 - Printing and distribution services - 79930000 - Specialty design services ## Release History - 11 Aug 2026 at 15:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076395-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076395-2026 11th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home Tender documents will be published on the In-tend Bluelight hub https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home Access to procurement documents requires supplier registration/login. New suppliers should register and then access via the 'Portals' section, search for Warwickshire Police and click on Connect with Organisation. ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06e1c3. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e1c3.json.