Approved Supplier List (ASL) for Printing Services and the Supply of Signage Services for the Isle of Wight Council

The Isle of Wight Council (“the Authority”) invited Tenders from suitably qualified suppliers (“Potential Suppliers”) for the provision of an Approved Supplier List (ASL) for Printing Services and the Supply of Signage Services for the Isle of Wight Council. This procurement followed the OPEN under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The Open procedure is a one stage procurement process which covers both selection criteria and award criteria. An Open procedure means that any organisation can respond to the advertised Contract Notice, download the tender pack and submit a tender. All tenders must be evaluated in line with the methodology and criteria set out in the tender pack. This procurement is being called an Approved Supplier List but is being set up utilising the structure of a framework agreement in accordance with regulation 33 of the Public Contract Regulation. The ASL is a Framework Agreement. A framework agreement can be defined as “a general term for agreements with suppliers which set out the terms and conditions under which specific purchases can be made throughout the term of the agreement”. The Services under this ASL will include: • Short-run, quick turnaround reprographic printing. • Lithographic printing. • Specialist printing (eg, stickers). • Large format printing. • Various forms of signage including, but not limited to, Corporate Building Signage, Parking, Rights of Way, Licensing and Recreation Leisure and Public Spaces. This procurement will ensure the Authority obtains the best value for its printing and signage requirements. This opportunity was divided into three lots with two sub lots. A “lot” is defined as a grouping of similar services that a single procurement process has been split into. Please see the details below. LOT 1 – PROVISION OF REPROGRAPHIC PRINTING This lot is for reprographic printing. Including but not limited to, committee papers, mailings, reports, short run leaflets, posters and flyers. This is a non-exclusive, single supplier lot. The Authority reserves the right to use an alternative route to market during the life of the ASL if it is deemed to be appropriate. The term of the Approved Supplier List Agreement shall be 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months at the sole discretion of the Authority. Potential Suppliers should note that this is a non-exclusive Approved Supplier List and that no guarantee can be given with regard to the volume or value of work under any of the lots. Additional information: There is no guarantee of value or volume of work and any values given are estimated over the whole contract term including the possible extension period.

The Isle of Wight Council (“the Authority”) invited Tenders from suitably qualified suppliers (“Potential Suppliers”) for the provision of an Approved Supplier List (ASL) for Printing Services and the Supply of Signage Services for the Isle of Wight Council. This procurement followed the OPEN under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The Open procedure is a one stage procurement process which covers both selection criteria and award criteria. An Open procedure means that any organisation can respond to the advertised Contract Notice, download the tender pack and submit a tender. All tenders must be evaluated in line with the methodology and criteria set out in the tender pack. This procurement is being called an Approved Supplier List but is being set up utilising the structure of a framework agreement in accordance with regulation 33 of the Public Contract Regulation. The ASL is a Framework Agreement. A framework agreement can be defined as “a general term for agreements with suppliers which set out the terms and conditions under which specific purchases can be made throughout the term of the agreement”. The Services under this ASL will include: • Short-run, quick turnaround reprographic printing. • Lithographic printing. • Specialist printing (eg, stickers). • Large format printing. • Various forms of signage including, but not limited to, Corporate Building Signage, Parking, Rights of Way, Licensing and Recreation Leisure and Public Spaces. This procurement will ensure the Authority obtains the best value for its printing and signage requirements. This opportunity was divided into three lots with two sub lots. A “lot” is defined as a grouping of similar services that a single procurement process has been split into. Please see the details below. LOT 2 – SUPPLY OF SIGNAGE SERVICES This lot will cover forms of signage including, but not limited to, Corporate Building Signage, Parking, Rights of Way, Licensing and Recreation Leisure and Public Spaces. Although we are unable to quantify the number or type of signs the specification document provides further details of our requirements. Some signs will be required on ‘supply only’ basis and others will require installation. This is a non-exclusive, single supplier lot. The Authority reserves the right to use an alternative route to market during the life of the ASL if it is deemed to be appropriate. The term of the Approved Supplier List Agreement shall be 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months at the sole discretion of the Authority. Potential Suppliers should note that this is a non-exclusive Approved Supplier List and that no guarantee can be given with regard to the volume or value of work under any of the lots. Additional information: There is no guarantee of value or volume of work and any values given are estimated over the whole contract term including the possible extension period.

The Isle of Wight Council (“the Authority”) invited Tenders from suitably qualified suppliers (“Potential Suppliers”) for the provision of an Approved Supplier List (ASL) for Printing Services and the Supply of Signage Services for the Isle of Wight Council. This procurement followed the OPEN under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The Open procedure is a one stage procurement process which covers both selection criteria and award criteria. An Open procedure means that any organisation can respond to the advertised Contract Notice, download the tender pack and submit a tender. All tenders must be evaluated in line with the methodology and criteria set out in the tender pack. This procurement is being called an Approved Supplier List but is being set up utilising the structure of a framework agreement in accordance with regulation 33 of the Public Contract Regulation. The ASL is a Framework Agreement. A framework agreement can be defined as “a general term for agreements with suppliers which set out the terms and conditions under which specific purchases can be made throughout the term of the agreement”. The Services under this ASL will include: • Short-run, quick turnaround reprographic printing. • Lithographic printing. • Specialist printing (eg, stickers). • Large format printing. • Various forms of signage including, but not limited to, Corporate Building Signage, Parking, Rights of Way, Licensing and Recreation Leisure and Public Spaces. This procurement will ensure the Authority obtains the best value for its printing and signage requirements. This opportunity was divided into three lots with two sub lots. A “lot” is defined as a grouping of similar services that a single procurement process has been split into. Please see the details below. LOT 3 – LITHOGRAPHIC, SPECIALIST, LARGE FORMAT, ADDITIONAL REPROGRAPHIC PRINTING SERVICES AND MISCELLANEOUS SIGNAGE SERVICES (NOT COVERED IN LOT 2) Sub Lot 3a is for lithographic, specialist and additional reprographic and large format printing. Including but not limited to, bulk printing of leaflets, mailshots, flyers and posters. Specialist printing may encompass items such as stickers, folders, as well as jobs with unusual folds, non-standard cuts, spot laminates and pantone process printing. Large format covers posters, banners, temporary signage, display systems and banners, and vehicle graphics. Both Sub Lot 3a and Sub Lot 3b are non-exclusive, multiple supplier lots. Sub Lot 3a will have no limit to the number of suppliers providing a score of 39 or more is achieved in the tender evaluation. The term of the Approved Supplier List Agreement shall be 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months at the sole discretion of the Authority. Potential Suppliers should note that this is a non-exclusive Approved Supplier List and that no guarantee can be given with regard to the volume or value of work under any of the lots. Additional information: There is no guarantee of value or volume of work and any values given are estimated over the whole contract term including the possible extension period.

The Isle of Wight Council (“the Authority”) invited Tenders from suitably qualified suppliers (“Potential Suppliers”) for the provision of an Approved Supplier List (ASL) for Printing Services and the Supply of Signage Services for the Isle of Wight Council. This procurement followed the OPEN under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The Open procedure is a one stage procurement process which covers both selection criteria and award criteria. An Open procedure means that any organisation can respond to the advertised Contract Notice, download the tender pack and submit a tender. All tenders must be evaluated in line with the methodology and criteria set out in the tender pack. This procurement is being called an Approved Supplier List but is being set up utilising the structure of a framework agreement in accordance with regulation 33 of the Public Contract Regulation. The ASL is a Framework Agreement. A framework agreement can be defined as “a general term for agreements with suppliers which set out the terms and conditions under which specific purchases can be made throughout the term of the agreement”. The Services under this ASL will include: • Short-run, quick turnaround reprographic printing. • Lithographic printing. • Specialist printing (eg, stickers). • Large format printing. • Various forms of signage including, but not limited to, Corporate Building Signage, Parking, Rights of Way, Licensing and Recreation Leisure and Public Spaces. This procurement will ensure the Authority obtains the best value for its printing and signage requirements. This opportunity was divided into three lots with two sub lots. A “lot” is defined as a grouping of similar services that a single procurement process has been split into. Please see the details below. LOT 1 – PROVISION OF REPROGRAPHIC PRINTING LOT 2 – SUPPLY OF SIGNAGE SERVICES LOT 3 – LITHOGRAPHIC, SPECIALIST, LARGE FORMAT, ADDITIONAL REPROGRAPHIC PRINTING SERVICES AND MISCELLANEOUS SIGNAGE SERVICES (NOT COVERED IN LOT 2) Sub Lot 3b is for miscellaneous signage requirements not covered in Lot 2. Both Sub Lot 3a and Sub Lot 3b are non-exclusive, multiple supplier lots. Sub Lot 3b will have up to six suppliers per Service on this Lot and suppliers may supply one or more of the services under this lot providing a minimum threshold of 30 or more is achieved in the tender evaluation. The term of the Approved Supplier List Agreement shall be 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months at the sole discretion of the Authority. Potential Suppliers should note that this is a non-exclusive Approved Supplier List and that no guarantee can be given with regard to the volume or value of work under any of the lots. Additional information: There is no guarantee of value or volume of work and any values given are estimated over the whole contract term including the possible extension period.