SS15 73 Print & Media Framework

Kent County Council is the largest shire authority in England. The external communications team is responsiblefor planning, developing and delivering a wide range of marketing and communications activities for theauthority. The spend on print is currently £274k 2015/16 (year to date). We are looking to update and improveefficiencies in the services' ability to procure print on behalf of the Council. The Council is seeking to update itscurrent Print & Media framework, and is inviting interested parties to tender for inclusion on the new framework.This framework will enable services to continue to buy printed materials in line with County Council's focus on value for money (Facing The Challenge) and the growing need to become a commissioning authority. To further meet the demand the new framework will cover the purchasing of Digital and Litho Printing, Large Format Printing, Mailings and Merchandise. The contract is anticipated to commence upon Monday 5th December2016 and will continue for a period of 24 months, with an option to extend for a period(s) of up to 12 months, unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of Contract on the Kent Business Portal. There will be three Lots with a maximum of 8 suppliers on each lot. Lot 1 - Digital, Lithoprinting (stationery is bulk tendered within this lot) Lot 2 - Large format printing - display, exhibition and events Lot 3 - Merchandise There will also be a separate arrangement for Mailings services through a single supplier Lot. Lot 4 - Mailings Tenderers are invited to bid for all or any of the Lots.

Additional information: Information about delivery location: All expressions of interest must be made via the Kent Business Portal, where the tender documentation shall be available for download www.kentbusinessportal.org