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title: "NAC/5030 - Print Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000629424"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2021-08-05"
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# NAC/5030 - Print Services Framework

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000629424

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## Summary

North Ayrshire Council is conducting a procurement process titled "NAC/5030 - Print Services Framework," aimed at establishing a framework agreement for the supply of various printed materials within North Ayrshire. This tender, falling under the industry category of "General public services," consists of multiple lots, including general printed materials, booklets, committee agendas, election prints, housing prints, display banners, and corporate stationery. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the submission deadline was on 4 December 2020. The framework agreement is set for a duration of four years, with significant engagements expected throughout this period.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in the printing sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in producing printed materials. Companies that specialise in booklets, brochures, committee documentation, election materials, and corporate stationery would find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Given the competitive nature of the lots which attracted a variety of bids, suppliers demonstrating quality in service delivery and cost-effectiveness are likely to thrive under this framework, fostering growth in their respective business operations.

## Notice

North Ayrshire Council requires to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Print Services within North Ayrshire. The framework will cover the supply of all printed materials for the following lots: Lot 1 - General Printed Materials - NOT AWARDED Lot 2 - Booklets, Brochures and Duplicate Books Lot 3 - Committee Agendas Lot 4 - Election Prints Lot 5 - Housing Prints Lot 6 - Display Banners Lot 7 - Corporate Stationery The duration of the framework agreement will be for 4 years.

### Lot Information

Lot 3 - Committee Agendas

North Ayrshire Council requires a supplier to provide the following products under Lot 3: External printing of Council Committee Agendas

Lot 4 - Election Prints

North Ayrshire Council requires a sole supplier to provide the following materials for Elections under Lot 4: Ballot Papers Book of Forms ID Badges (including lanyards) Labels Passes Posters (for signage and voters guidance)

Lot 5 - Housing Prints

North Ayrshire Council requires a sole supplier to provide the following products under Lot 5: Sign-up pack Suspension Leaflets Tenancy Agreements Application for Accessible Housing Books Application for Housing Forms Allocation Policy Summary Booklets Housing Application Guides Sign-up Pack Cardboard Folders Application for Assessment Guides Housing Services Rent First Arrears Paper

Lot 6 - Display Banners

North Ayrshire Council requires suppliers to provide the following products under Lot 6: Roller banners Outdoor PVC banners A0 posters A1 prints on 10mm foamex A0 prints on 10mm foamex

Lot 7 - Corporate Stationery

North Ayrshire Council requires a sole supplier to provide the following products under Lot 7: Business Cards Compliments Slips Letterhead Paper

Lot 1 - General Printed Materials

North Ayrshire Council requires suppliers to provide the following products under Lot 1: Flyers Leaflets Postcards Posters Pre-Paid Envelopes Stickers

Lot 2 - Booklets, Brochures and Duplicate Books

North Ayrshire Council requires suppliers to provide the following products under Lot 2: Booklets Brochures NCR Duplicate Books

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423762 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | October 2024 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £162,425 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | North Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Irvine South |
| Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | BROADWAY PUBLISHING; FASPRINT; INC DOT COM; KESTREL PRESS; MACKAY & INGLIS; MATIC MEDIA SERVICES; MCALLISTER LITHO GLASGOW; POTTS PRINT (UK; RICOH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
- 22110000 - Printed books
- 22300000 - Postcards, greeting cards and other printed matter
- 22458000 - Bespoke printed matter
- 22459100 - Advertising stickers and strips
- 22462000 - Advertising material
- 35123400 - Identification badges

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423762
- 20 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397678

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397678
  NAC/5030 - Print Services Framework - North Ayrshire Council requires to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Print Services within North Ayrshire. The framework will cover the supply of all printed materials for the following 6 lots: Lot 1 - General Printed Materials Lot 2 - Booklets, Brochures and Duplicate Books Lot 3 - Committee Agendas Lot 4 - Election Prints Lot 5 - Housing Prints Lot 6 - Display Banners Lot 7 - Corporate Stationery The duration of the framework agreement will be for 4 years.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423762
  NAC/5030 - Print Services Framework - North Ayrshire Council requires to implement a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Print Services within North Ayrshire. The framework will cover the supply of all printed materials for the following lots: Lot 1 - General Printed Materials - NOT AWARDED Lot 2 - Booklets, Brochures and Duplicate Books Lot 3 - Committee Agendas Lot 4 - Election Prints Lot 5 - Housing Prints Lot 6 - Display Banners Lot 7 - Corporate Stationery The duration of the framework agreement will be for 4 years.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000629424
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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