Published date: 12 April 2019

This notice was replaced on 10 July 2019

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Awarded contract (published 10 July 2019)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Printing services - 79810000

Location of contract

North East

Value of contract

£200,000

Procurement reference

DN388099

Published date

12 April 2019

Closing date

17 May 2019

Contract start date

8 July 2019

Contract end date

8 July 2021

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

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

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Gateshead Council (the Council) is looking to implement an external printing framework contract with a number of qualified and experienced Contractors to supplement the work of its internal Central Print Unit (Print Point).

The Framework will be divided into two Lots. Contractors will be required to provide all, or some, of the following services:

LOT 1 - To provide a range of printed material ranging in nature from simple forms and one- or two-colour leaflets to full colour brochures:

• Offset/Litho Print including Finishing
• Web Print including Finishing
• Finishing is included as appropriate and includes but is not limited to: Die-cut, Lamination, Encapsulation, Fold/crease/score, Perfect Binding, Perforation, Embossing, Foil Blocking, Eye Letting, Spot UV, Numbering

External print will vary in type, size, quantity and complexity depending on the individual job. The range could include posters, leaflets, brochures, die-cut folders.

LOT 2 - To provide large format print, including:

• Large Format
• Bridge Banners
• Pull Up Banners
• Large Foamex Boards
• Vehicle Signage
• Finishing is included as appropriate and includes but is not limited to: Stitching, Eyeletting, Laminating, Mounting

Go to www.nepo.org to access tender documents.

About the buyer

Contact name

Hannah Millar

Address

Civic Centre
Regent Street
Gateshead
NE8 1HH
England

Telephone

0191 4335985

Email

hannahmillar@gateshead.gov.uk