CE3878 Print & Design Framework

Tender description

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets (the Council) is seeking to establish a print and design procurement framework (Framework) for the supply of a wide range of printing and reprographic services to the Council and the specified London Councils, and occasionally some creative design services as commensurate to the Council's or the London Council's requirements. London Borough of Newham and London Borough of Havering have expressed an interest in accessing services through this framework. Tenderers should note that there is no guarantee that any of the other named London Councils will use the framework and that no Council shall commit to any minimum expenditure under the Framework; it is the decision of each London Council whether they wish to enter into a contract and if so, for how long. Information about specific systems and processes used during the print buying process will also vary between London councils. The framework agreement will enable the Council to procure printing (and occasionally design) using this Framework, where each request shall be subject to a mini-competition, obtaining quotes using the relevant London Council's preferred ordering system. For London Borough of Tower Hamlets, print procurement, including pricing and the placement of orders, will be managed via a web-based project management system, designed to reduce waste and to produce best value and best quality printing services for the Council's print users. Examples of the type of work to be commissioned through the Framework include (but is not limited to) leaflets, posters, folders, booklets, brochures, banners, cards, business stationery, display graphics and stands, secure printing products and controlled stationery, all of varying formats, shapes, sizes and finishes. This list is not exhaustive and the Framework is designed for suppliers to be able to supply any type of print and print-related service to the Council. The framework is divided into the following lots: 1. Digital printing: e.g. for range of brochures, posters, folders, cards, leaflets, questionnaires and other council literature in various sizes and formats; direct marketing materials and any other items 2. Mailing and fulfilment: e.g. Mailing services or door-to-door distribution for direct marketing materials (e.g. brochures, publications or accompanying letters to select resident addresses); or preparing mail for delivery by Royal Mail and other delivery providers 3. Large format, including print for outdoor advertising: e.g. large format posters, external banners, internal and external signage 4. Lithographic printing: e.g. for a range of brochures, posters, folders, cards, leaflets, questionnaires and other council literature in various sizes and fo..(view full details to see more)