Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c3b-f705-733e-83a8-37bcd28db64c/arfq-to-establish-a-framework-for-the-provision-of-corporate-print

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# ARFQ - To Establish a Framework for the Provision of Corporate Print

[Sefton Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/sefton-council)

Estimated value

£75,000

Published

21 Feb 2019

Deadline

Closed

13 Mar 2019

## 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.

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## About this tender

The Council strives to communicate effectively with all of its residents, workforce, visitors and businesses. One method of communication is print and associated products. a number of difficulties have been identified in relation to the usage of printers. The key areas identified are as follows: • varying levels of expertise across the Council; • lack of consistency in compiling specifications; • varying knowledge in commissioning printers; • wide ranging quality of printed matter produced; • lack of compliance with Corporate Standards; • varying levels of prices being charged across the Council; • lack of consistency in approach when producing printed materials. The purpose of this exercise is to establish an open framework for Sefton Council to provide printing services in a co-ordinated, consistent, efficient and cost effective fashion.

Additional information: If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit [procontract.due-north.com](https://procontract.due-north.com). If you are not already registered on the Chest, please click on the 'Register Free' button and follow the quick and free registration process. Once you receive your user name and password, you can log in and express an interest. The ARFQ information pack will then be available to download.

## CPV classification

Bespoke printed matter

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5ac301b3-109c-4b94-acb0-de4a6810c057)

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