Published date: 27 January 2017

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 13 February 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Printed stationery except forms - 30199700

  • Printing services - 79810000

  • Print finishing services - 79821000

Location of contract

North East

Value of contract

£50,000

Procurement reference

SP1471

Published date

27 January 2017

Closing date

13 February 2017

Contract start date

3 April 2017

Contract end date

2 April 2019

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust are seeking providers for a Framework Agreement for a Graphic Design and Print/Print Management Service. Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust specialises in providing Mental Health and Learning Disability Services to a broad spectrum of age groups ranging from young children to the elderly and covering a large geographical area from North Yorkshire to the borders of Tyneside.
The Trust envisages appointing 5 providers to the Framework. The Trust will complete a Mini Competition for each new requirement and all 5 suppliers appointed to the Framework will be invited to compete. There is no guarantee of work. The providers will be required to create new and develop existing design elements to produce a range of products including the Trust magazine, event literature and materials and promotional literature please note the list is not exhaustive.
The print runs will vary on scale from small (less than 100) to large (over 5,000).
The winning bidders must be able to offer both digital and litho printing. The contract will be for 2 years with the option for 2x12 months extensions. To express your interest in the opportunity please click on the following link https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3689&Culture=en-GB
Expressions of Interest will close at 12 Noon 15th February 2017

More information

Additional text

To express your interest in the opportunity please click on the following link https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3689&Culture=en-GB
Expressions of Interest will close at 12 Noon 15th February 2017

About the buyer

Contact name

Amanda McElroy

Address

County Durham Procurement Consortium
Bede House, Unit 3,Belmont Business Park
Durham
DH1 1TW
England

Email

Amandamcelroy@nhs.net