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title: "Print and Digital Communication Solutions Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000652724"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING LTD (T/A PFH SCOTLAND)"
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# Print and Digital Communication Solutions Framework

Buyer: PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING LTD (T/A PFH SCOTLAND)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000652724

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## Summary

Procurement for Housing Ltd (t/a PfH Scotland) is facilitating the "Print and Digital Communication Solutions Framework", a significant procurement initiative aimed at the social housing sector. The tender is currently at the planning stage and the deadline for bids is set for June 3, 2021, at 12:00 PM. This framework, with an initial duration of three years and a potential one-year extension, is designed to streamline services related to print management, digital solutions, and document management, covering the UKM region. The procurement process uses an open method, inviting wide participation.

This framework presents opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in print and digital communication services, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger firms experienced in total print management solutions. Suppliers engaged in document storage, fulfilment, and mailing services would particularly benefit, as the contract is structured to encompass a diverse range of services and allows for subcontracting, enabling more businesses to participate and collaborate within the supply chain.

## Notice

Established in 2004, Procurement for Housing (PfH) is a national procurement consortium dedicated to the social housing sector and supported by the National Housing Federation (NHF), Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and HouseMark. Collectively our Members manage more than 75% of UK' social housing stock, with PfH helping them to achieve efficiency savings using a wide range of services including framework agreements, spend analyses, strategy reviews, consolidated billing and comprehensive reporting. PfH is a contracting authority under Regulation 2 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("PCR 2015") and a central purchasing body under regulation 37 PCR 2015. PfH has sought professional and experienced suppliers to form a framework agreement for Print and Digital Communication Solutions. The Framework Agreement will be for an initial period of three (3) years with an option to extend for a further twelve (12) months.

### Lot Information

Print, Mailing and Digital Communications

Lot 1 will provide members a full range of print services from total print management, digital solutions and document management and associated services such as scanning, physical and digital document storage, fulfilment, postage and distribution.

Renewal: The Framework is for an initial period of three years with the option to extend for a further year

Print Devices and Associated Services

Lot 2 will provide members a full range of print devices ranging from domestic desktop to high level fully functional commercial multifunctional devices. In addition to devices suppliers will provide a full range of optional, associated services ranging from standard managed print to full digital transformation solutions.

Renewal: The Framework is for an initial period of three years with the option to extend for a further year.

Total Print Solutions

Lot 3 offers members the opportunity to call off requirements for services spanning both Lot 1 and 2, enabling both the member and supplier to develop and implement a total print solution under the remit of a single supplier.

Renewal: The Framework is for an initial period of three years with the option to extend for a further year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432562 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | 9 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000,000 |
| Lots value | £55,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING LTD (T/A PFH SCOTLAND) |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH7 4NS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling North |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | ALLIED PUBLICITY SERVICES (MANCHESTER; APOGEE; ARENA GROUP; BANNER GROUP; CONTINUOUS DATAPRINT (UK) LTD T/A CDP PRINT MANAGEMENT; INTEGRITY PRINT T/A GPS DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT; LATCHAM DIRECT; RICOH; STEFFCO LTD T/A RESOURCE PRINT SOLUTIONS; TOSHIBA TEC UK IMAGING SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
- 22110000 - Printed books
- 22120000 - Publications
- 22160000 - Booklets
- 22458000 - Bespoke printed matter
- 22461000 - Catalogues
- 22462000 - Advertising material
- 22820000 - Forms
- 22850000 - Binders and related accessories
- 22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter
- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 30121100 - Photocopiers
- 30121200 - Photocopying equipment
- 30121300 - Reproduction equipment
- 30121420 - Digital senders
- 30122000 - Office-type offset printing machinery
- 30123000 - Office and business machines
- 30124000 - Parts and accessories of office machines
- 30125000 - Parts and accessories of photocopying apparatus
- 30125100 - Toner cartridges
- 30190000 - Various office equipment and supplies
- 30197642 - Photocopier paper and xerographic paper
- 30199700 - Printed stationery except forms
- 30199710 - Printed envelopes
- 30199730 - Business cards
- 30232100 - Printers and plotters
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48223000 - Electronic mail software package
- 50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment
- 50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment
- 51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment
- 51600000 - Installation services of computers and office equipment
- 64121100 - Mail delivery services
- 64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services
- 64216120 - Electronic mail services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72100000 - Hardware consultancy services
- 72250000 - System and support services
- 72412000 - Electronic mail service provider
- 72512000 - Document management services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79500000 - Office-support services
- 79570000 - Mailing-list compilation and mailing services
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 79810000 - Printing services
- 79811000 - Digital printing services
- 79820000 - Services related to printing
- 79821000 - Print finishing services
- 79821100 - Proofreading services
- 79822500 - Graphic design services
- 79823000 - Printing and delivery services
- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432562
- 4 May 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY413621

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY413621
  Print and Digital Communication Solutions Framework - Established in 2004, Procurement for Housing (PfH) is a national procurement consortium dedicated to the social housing sector and supported by the National Housing Federation (NHF), Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and HouseMark. Collectively our Members manage more than 75% of UK' social housing stock, with PfH helping them to achieve efficiency savings using a wide range of services including framework agreements, spend analyses, strategy reviews, consolidated billing and comprehensive reporting. PfH is a contracting authority under Regulation 2 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("PCR 2015") and a central purchasing body under regulation 37 PCR 2015. PfH is seeking professional and experienced suppliers to form a framework agreement for Print and Digital Communication Solutions. The Framework Agreement will be for an initial period of three (3) years with an option to extend for a further twelve (12) months.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432562
  Print and Digital Communication Solutions Framework - Established in 2004, Procurement for Housing (PfH) is a national procurement consortium dedicated to the social housing sector and supported by the National Housing Federation (NHF), Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and HouseMark. Collectively our Members manage more than 75% of UK' social housing stock, with PfH helping them to achieve efficiency savings using a wide range of services including framework agreements, spend analyses, strategy reviews, consolidated billing and comprehensive reporting. PfH is a contracting authority under Regulation 2 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("PCR 2015") and a central purchasing body under regulation 37 PCR 2015. PfH has sought professional and experienced suppliers to form a framework agreement for Print and Digital Communication Solutions. The Framework Agreement will be for an initial period of three (3) years with an option to extend for a further twelve (12) months.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://procurementforhousing.co.uk/permissible-users/
- http://www.mytenders.co.uk
- http://www.pfhscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000652724
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/court-of-session

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