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Published 16 Jul 2024, 13:36 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Print and Related Services Dynamic purchasing system.

Official notice

Authority: Portsmouth City Council (Local council)

Dynamic market10 lotsServicesOpen procedure
Dynamic market estimateValue not publishedmarket-wide estimate, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 15 Aug 2024
Lots 10see the lot list below

What is being bought10 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Portsmouth City Council ('the council') is inviting requests to participate from suitably qualified suppliers to be admitted to a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) to provide print, design, distribution, merchandise and related services.

The Council has worked with Panacea Applications Limited to introduce a web-based system, Panacea Software ("DPS Portal"), to manage this DPS. The Council will use this system for the procurement of their print, design, distribution, merchandise and related services. ("the Services").

The DPS is divided into the following service categories (each being a "Service Category"):

  • Lot 1/1a: Standard print/Specialist Digital printing
  • Lot 2/2a: Magazines and brochures/Fulfilment and mailing
  • Lot 3: Signage and large format printing
  • Lot 4: Parking-specific items
  • Lot 5: Branded promotional items and merchandise
  • Lot 6: Envelopes
  • Lot 7: Mailing and fulfilment
  • Lot 8: Door to door distribution
  • Lot 9: Creative services

The Council will run the procurement process in accordance with the 'Restricted Procedure' as set out within the Public Contract Regulations (2015). The procurement programme is set out below:

Selection stage documents available on Panacea 16/07/24

SQ return deadline 15/08/24

Evaluation of SQs completed 23/08/24

Selection decision notified to candidates 30/08/24

Start of DPS 02/09/24

A Supplier that is interested in providing Print and Related Services to the Contracting Authority will need to apply to join the DPS Portal by creating an account and submitting their Response to the Standard Selection Questionnaire online the URL for which is below:

app.panacea-software.com/portsmouth/ ↗

CPV: Miscellaneous printed matter · Motion picture and video services · Photographic and ancillary services · Postal services · Postal services related to letters · Postal services related to newspapers and periodicals · Print finishing services · Printed books, brochures and leaflets · Printed envelopes · Printed matter and related products · Printed non-window envelopes · Printed window envelopes · +6 more

How this dynamic market works

From the published notice
Type
Dynamic market

Lots and requirements (10)Procurement structure

10 lots · no lot values published
Lot #1Signage and large format printing

Lot 3 is for a wide range of signs and display materials produced in varying materials including foamex, vinyl, acrylic, metal and wood.

This includes but is not limited to:

  • printed self adhesive vinyl
  • cut self adhesive vinyl
  • printed self adhesive contravision vinyl
  • printed PVC vinyl banners, including hemming and eyeletting
  • printed pull up banners
  • printed foamex
  • printed correx
  • built-up lettering in acrylic and metal
  • aluminium tray signs
  • vehicle graphics
  • engraved signs
  • static cling stickers
  • feather flags
  • installation

Some items require installation and the contractor may be required to supply RAMS documentation prior to work commencing. The supplier may need to make arrangements with building managers or third-party contractors to arrange this. Additional information: Lot 3 will be live immediately.

Delivery: South East
Extensions: The initial DPS term will be for 3 years with possibility of extending the term thereafter on a rolling basis in increments to be advertised at the discretion of the council.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Parking-specific items

Portsmouth City Council Parking require a range of specialist items that include scratch off latex, holograms or other security features.

These include:

  • scratch cards for visitor and permit parking
  • resident parking permits with hologram and plastic wallets
  • disabled bay permits with hologram and plastic wallets
  • penalty charge notices for enforcement officer hand-held printer
  • waterproof penalty charge notice plastic carriers with self adhesive backing
  • enforcement officer notebooks
  • pay and display ticket meter tickets on rolls
  • car park barrier tickets Additional information: Lot 4 will be live at a later date.
Delivery: South East
Extensions: The initial DPS term will be for 3 years with possibility of extending the term thereafter on a rolling basis in increments to be advertised at the discretion of the council.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Branded promotional items and merchandise

This lot is for bespoke promotional or branded items.

The lot includes, but is not limited to:

  • Pens
  • Pencils
  • Mugs
  • Button badges
  • Enamel badges
  • Keyrings
  • Gazebos
  • Tablecloths
  • Flags
  • Branded clothing: t-shirts, hats, vests, scarfs, hi-vis (excludes uniform)
  • Warrant card holders
  • Beermats
  • Lanyards Additional information: Lot 5 will be live immediately.
Delivery: South East
Extensions: The initial DPS term will be for 3 years with possibility of extending the term thereafter on a rolling basis in increments to be advertised at the discretion of the council.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Envelopes

Lot 6 is for bespoke printed envelopes. It does not include unprinted envelopes that are available off the shelf, but may include unprinted envelopes if a custom size or style is required. Additional information: Lot 6 will be live immediately.

Delivery: South East
Extensions: The initial DPS term will be for 3 years with possibility of extending the term thereafter on a rolling basis in increments to be advertised at the discretion of the council.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Personalised Mailing and fulfilment

This lot is for a range of mailing and related services including personalisation, collation, insertion, data-cleansing, wrapping, postage management and distribution. This lot requires the supplier to have certification for ISO27001 or a comprehensive documented and monitored data processing and storage procedure that can be demonstrated. Additional information: Lot 7 will be live immediately.

Delivery: South East
Extensions: The initial DPS term will be for 3 years with possibility of extending the term thereafter on a rolling basis in increments to be advertised at the discretion of the council.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #6Non-Personalised Mailing and fulfilment

This lot is for a range of mailing and related services including personalisation, collation, insertion, data-cleansing, wrapping, postage management and distribution. Additional information: Lot 8 will be live immediately.

Delivery: South East
Extensions: The initial DPS term will be for 3 years with possibility of extending the term thereafter on a rolling basis in increments to be advertised at the discretion of the council.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #7Door-to-door distribution

This lot is for distribution of printed material to residential properties and businesses in Portsmouth. Items may be addressed or non-addressed.

Distribution may be city-wide, a specific area, or may include surrounding areas such as Havant or Gosport.

Items provided by PCC must not be inserted into items provided by other customers.

Items provided by other customers must not be inserted into items provided by PCC. Additional information: Lot 9 will be live immediately.

Delivery: South East
Extensions: The initial DPS term will be for 3 years with possibility of extending the term thereafter on a rolling basis in increments to be advertised at the discretion of the council.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #8Creative services

This Lot includes a range of creative services including, but not limited to:

  • Copy writing
  • Proof-reading
  • Graphic design
  • Artwork
  • Illustration
  • Motion graphics
  • Animation
  • Photography
  • Videography
  • Video editing
  • Voiceovers Additional information: Lot 10 will be live at a later date.
Delivery: South East
Extensions: The initial DPS term will be for 3 years with possibility of extending the term thereafter on a rolling basis in increments to be advertised at the discretion of the council.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #9Standard print and Specialist Digital printing

Lot 1 includes printing and delivery of our standard, regularly produced items. The items may be printed by sheet-fed litho, web-offset litho or digitally, depending on quantity and speed of required delivery.

Quantity printed per job varies from single copies to 25,000. Most jobs are 500 to 5,000 copies.

All paper should be sustainably sourced and accredited as recycled, FSC 100% or FSC Mix.

Some jobs may need additional finishing such as die-cutting, laminating, spot UV, foil block, scoring, or hand-finishing.

There is a sub lot - 1a - Specialist Digital Printing is for suppliers offering digital printing on a range of substrates, on dark materials and / or of labels and packaging materials. This lot is used for work such as this which is produced on different materials and requires greater flexibility than many commercial printing requirements. This work requires the ability to digital print on darker materials. See specification for more details.

Lot 1a can only be applied for by those suppliers applying to Lot 1 Additional information: Lot 1 will be live immediately.

Delivery: South East
Extensions: The initial DPS term will be for 3 years with possibility of extending the term thereafter on a rolling basis in increments to be advertised at the discretion of the council.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #10Magazines and brochures/Fulfilment and mailing

Lot 2 includes Portsmouth City Council's two resident magazines - Flagship and House Talk - and one magazine for Gosport Borough Council - At Your Service. It also includes the Portsmouth visitor guide. We occasionally have a need for additional magazines for a special subject and these are referred to as ad-hoc magazines. Some of these publications require distribution, either by Royal Mail or to regional distribution centres.

Lot 2 requires a proof-reading service to be carried out on all jobs.

Additional magazines and brochures are required on an ad-hoc basis. Specifications vary. These may include finishes not used in our standard magazines such as perfect binding, PUR binding, lamination, spot UV or foil blocking.

Lot 2a is to select appropriate suppliers for instances for which we require the printer to also mail.

Lot 2a can only be applied for by those suppliers applying to Lot 2 Additional information: Lot 2 will be live immediately.

Delivery: South East
Extensions: The initial DPS term will be for 3 years with possibility of extending the term thereafter on a rolling basis in increments to be advertised at the discretion of the council.Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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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 more
What this means for your bid
  • “Print and Related Services Dynamic purchasing system.” is a dynamic market: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Dynamic market
Who may use this agreement
Any qualifying supplier may apply while the market is open
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
16 Jul 2024, 13:36 BST
Last source update
16 Jul 2024, 13:36 BST
Award evaluation window
15 Aug 2024 – …
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-021824
Classification (CPV)
Miscellaneous printed matterMotion picture and video servicesPhotographic and ancillary servicesPostal servicesPostal services related to lettersPostal services related to newspapers and periodicalsPrint finishing servicesPrinted books, brochures and leafletsPrinted envelopesPrinted matter and related products
+8 morePrinted non-window envelopesPrinted window envelopes
Delivery area
South East (UKJ31)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-047dba Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Panacea
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free
Admission period ends
15 Aug 2024, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
15 Aug 2024, 12:01 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

16 Jul 2024 → 15 Aug 2024 · 3 dates
  1. Notice published
    16 Jul 2024, 13:36 BST
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    15 Aug 2024, 12:00 BST
  3. Bids opened
    15 Aug 2024, 12:01 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Portsmouth City Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services Civic Offices,Guildhall Square, PORTSMOUTH, South East, PO12ALContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Public Procurement Review BodyReview body LondonContact email, phone

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria