Official UK procurement notice
Print and design services
Authority: Connexus Homes Limited (Public body)
What is being bought2 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe aim of this tender is to appoint one or two companies to work in partnership with Connexus to produce high quality printing services and design services to support the strategic and operational communication needs of the business and promote the Connexus brand.
CPV: Design support services · Graphic design services · Lithographic services · Printed books, brochures and leaflets · Printed matter and related products · Printing and distribution services · Printing and related services · Printing services · Services related to printing · World wide web (www) site design services
Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure
2 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Print servicesAwardedRenewal
To provide both large scale lithographic and small-scale digital printing services across a number of different mediums and formats.
To provide bulk mailing services with suitable ISO accreditations for managing and handling customer records and associated information.
For provision of stock to come from sustainably managed forests and finishing processes/materials to be suitably environmentally friendly and sustainable.
Lot #2Design servicesAwardedRenewal
To provide illustration, graphic design, branding and design consultancy to help review and develop the Connexus brand.
To design materials for use across multiple formats (print/digital) for day-to-day operations, campaigns, brand development work and product launches.
Specially to provide web ready assets for use on the Connexus website and social networks. The ability to provide animated or video assets would be beneficial but not essential.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (3)
- Written Submission: 35%
- Interview and Presentation: 35%
- price: 30%
Published award criteria (3)
- Written Submission: 35
- Interview and Presentation: 35
- Price: 30
- Economic & financial standing
Bidders will be required to provide their last two years' accounts and will also be subject to a third party credit check.
Minimum: Bidders should be able to demonstrate that they have made a profit in each of the last two years and a satisfactory credit score. If a loss is reported for one or more years, or the credit score is unsatisfactory, then the Bidder must provide appropriate justification and explana… - Technical & professional ability
In accordance with Regulations 58-60 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as set out in the ITT.
Minimum: In accordance with Regulations 58-60 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as set out in the ITT.
- Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 16 Oct 2024, 09:30 BST
- Last source update
- 11 Feb 2025, 15:47 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- 15 Nov 2024 – …
- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-004597- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ac6dFind a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Review procedure
The contracting Authority will incorporate a minimum ten calendar day standstill period at the point of information on the award of the Contract(s) to be awarded at conclusion of the procurement exercise begun by publication of the contract notice is communicated to tenderers. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provides for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or at risk of harm by breach of those regulations to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).
Generally, any such action must be brought within thirty days from the date the aggrieved party knew or ought to have known about the alleged breach. Where the Contract(s) have not been entered into the court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order the contracting authority to amend any document and may award damages. If the contract(s) have been entered into the court may only award damages or where the award procedures have not been followed correctly may in certain circumstances declare the contract to be ‘ineffective’.
Publisher note: (MT Ref:233777)
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 19 Nov 2024, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 180 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 15 Nov 2024, 12:00 GMT
Timeline
15 Nov 2024 → 11 Feb 2025 · 3 dates- Bids opened15 Nov 2024, 12:00 GMT
- Submission deadline19 Nov 2024, 12:00 GMT
- Notice published11 Feb 2025, 15:47 GMT
Notice history
2 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 15 Nov 2024- Deadline moved to 19 Nov 2024, 12:00 GMT15 Nov 2024, 09:49 GMT+4 days · was 15 Nov 2024, 12:00 GMT
- Status changed to complete11 Feb 2025, 15:47 GMT
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | DeadlineTime limit · IV.2.2 | 15 Nov 2024 | 19 Nov 2024 | +4 d |
| — | Bid openingConditions for opening of tenders · IV.2.7 | 15 Nov 2024 | 19 Nov 2024 | +4 d |
After review, Connexus have decided to extend the deadline for the tender until Tuesday, 19 November at noon to enable any additional information to be added following final clarification answers.
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Print services1 award | |||
| ResourceSME | £125,000 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · Design services1 award | |||
| ResourceSME | £125,000 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Print services | 11bids · 11 electronic · 11 from abroad | 11 | — | — |
| 2 · Design services | 16bids · 16 electronic · 16 from abroad | 16 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Public Procurement Review ServiceReview body
- Royal Courts of JusticeMediation body
- The Cabinet OfficeReview contact point
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- ResourceAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.