--- title: "Framework Agreement for External Printing Services" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-144192" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-144192" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-144192.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-144192.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA" published: "2024-09-03" --- # Framework Agreement for External Printing Services Buyer: CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-144192 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-144192) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-144192.json) ## Summary The City & County of Swansea has initiated a tender process for a "Framework Agreement for External Printing Services". The procurement falls under the industry category of general public services, with the main location being the Civic Centre in Swansea, Wales, UK. The tender is at the active stage, with submissions due by 4th October 2024 at 12:00 PM and awards anticipated to start on 7th October 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure, with electronic submissions required through the eTender Wales platform. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in various printing and signage services, providing the chance to compete for up to eight distinct lots. Companies specialising in large print runs, small print runs, mailing services, printed envelopes, large format printing, promotional items, promotional/branded clothing, and feather flags and mesh scrims are particularly well-suited to bid. The contract duration for each lot is approximately four years, making it lucrative for firms looking to establish long-term relationships with the public sector. The framework agreement supports further economic involvement, potentially allowing up to 47 participants, and is suitable for consortia. ## Notice The DesignPrint unit provides an in-house design, print and production service for Swansea Council supplying bulk transactional printing for Council Tax, Electoral Registration and daily work such as invoices, pay slips, statements, BACS statements, etc Swansea Council invites you to submit a tender bid to provide Print and Signage where the DesignPrint unit is unable to provide the service internally. Tenderers will be given the opportunity to tender for 8 separate lots ### Lot Information Large Print Runs Lot 1 - Large Print Runs (Litho Print Runs i.e. Flyers / Leaflets / Booklets / Magazines / Folders - includes folding and bespoke sizes / NCR) Small Print Runs Lot 2 - Small Print Runs (Digital Short Print Runs i.e. Business Cards / Flyers / Certificates / Posters / Letterheads / Compliment Slips / NCR) Mailing and Mail Merge Lot 3 - Mailing and Mail Merge (variable data i.e. Transactional Printing, Bills and invoices) Printed envelopes Lot 4 - Printed Envelopes (i.e. C5 / C4 / DL Size, with printed Insignia and return address) Large Format Lot 5 - Large Format (i.e. Basic cut vinyl lettering / printed logos / partial wraps / full vehicle wraps / Banners / Exhibition Displays / Vinyl Graphics / Sign Panels / External Sign Panels / Post mounted Signs / Sign Fitting) Promotional Items Lot 6 - Promotional Items (i.e. Pens / Mugs / Lanyards / Clothing / Awards / Umbrellas / Gazebos) Promotional/Branded Clothing Lot 7 - Promotional/Branded Clothing (i.e. Sweatshirts / T-shirts / Protective Clothing / Jackets and Coats) Feather Flags and Mesh Scrim Lot 8 - Feather Flags and Mesh Scrim (i.e. Feather Flags / Mesh Scrim banners) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144192 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA | | Locality | SWANSEA | | Post town | Swansea | | Postcode | SA1 3SN | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea | | Local authority | Swansea | | Electoral ward | Waterfront | | Westminster constituency | Swansea West | | Delivery location | TLL18 Swansea | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79810000 - Printing services - 79811000 - Digital printing services ## Release History - 3 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144192 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP490101 Framework Agreement for External Printing Services - The DesignPrint unit provides an in-house design, print and production service for Swansea Council supplying bulk transactional printing for Council Tax, Electoral Registration and daily work such as invoices, pay slips, statements, BACS statements, etc Swansea Council invites you to submit a tender bid to provide Print and Signage where the DesignPrint unit is unable to provide the service internally. Tenderers will be given the opportunity to tender for 8 separate lots ## Notice URLs - http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144192 - http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-144192 - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html ## 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-kuma6s-144192. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-144192.json.