Printing and related services

Tender description

Lancashire County Council is seeking to develop a Framework Agreement to produce and deliver external print goods to multiple locations across Lancashire. It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will commence from 1.8.2019 and will be for an initial 2 year period, with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years. The Framework Agreement will comprise of 3 lots: Lot 1 (Sheet-fed print medium-high volume); Lot 2 (Sheet-fed print low volume); Lot 3 (Exhibition materials). It is anticipated that up to 6 suppliers will be awarded to each lot. Sheet-fed print – medium-high volume jobs typically job quantities ranging from 2 500 to 10 000 copies. The provision of a high quality digital and litho printing which will include medium to large print runs and quick turnaround times. It is essential that the suppliers applying for these lots are able to fulfil short timescales. Examples include but are not limited to posters, folders, flyers, leaflets, booklets, brochures, NCR Pads, postcards, self-adhesive labels/stickers, and personalised mailings. Sheet-fed print – low volume jobs typically job quantities ranging below 2 500 copies. The provision of a high quality digital and litho printing which will include medium to large print runs and quick turnaround times. It is essential that the suppliers applying for these lots are able to fulfil short timescales. Examples include but are not limited to posters, folders, flyers, leaflets, booklets, brochures, NCR Pads, postcards, self-adhesive labels/stickers, and personalised mailings. Exhibition materials. The provision of high quality display graphics using a variety of substrates and finishes, this may include gloss, canvas, vinyl and PVC, to fulfil the presentational requirements of the Authority. Examples include but are not limited to window graphics, roller banners, PVC boards, PVC outdoor banners, portable pop up exhibition display kits, mounted and flat cut letters and magnet sheets (cut to shape).