Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c10-2e35-71b8-ba8c-fa062858d333/framework-agreement-for-the-provision-of-a-graphic-design-and-printprint-manage closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Graphic Design and Print/Print Management Service [County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/county-durham-and-darlington-nhs-foundation-trust) Often single bidder Estimated value £50,000 Published 27 Jan 2017 Deadline Closed 13 Feb 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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 [cardea.nhs.uk](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 Additional information: To express your interest in the opportunity please click on the following link [cardea.nhs.uk](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 Read full description ## CPV classification Printed stationery except forms Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/69a90cc9-8816-4127-a24b-f11d90a55c81) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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