Print and Design Services

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire invites tenders for the provision of external print and design services to Warwickshire Police.
The appointed supplier will provide a managed print and design service supporting operational policing, corporate communications, community engagement, recruitment, training, crime prevention and public awareness campaigns.
The service will be available Monday to Friday throughout the year (excluding public holidays) and must be capable of responding to urgent requirements where necessary.
The scope of the contract includes, but is not limited to:
- Account management;
- Design consultancy and graphic design services;
- Artwork preparation, typesetting, proofing and pre-production services;
- Digital and lithographic printing;
- Finishing services, including binding, laminating, folding and trimming;
- Production of accessible print formats;
- Supply of printed materials, including leaflets, brochures, posters, banners, signage and large-format products;
- Production of operational and administrative forms, including NCR/carbonless forms;
- Supply of branded and promotional merchandise; and
- Packaging, fulfilment and delivery services.
The Authority seeks a supplier that can deliver high-quality services, value for money, responsive customer support, sustainable solutions, robust information security and continuous improvement throughout the contract term.
The requirement will be procured as a single contract and has not been divided into lots.
The Authority considered dividing the requirement into separate lots, including design, print production, large-format printing and branded merchandise. Following assessment, a single supplier model was considered operationally, technically and commercially advantageous, providing:
- Consistent brand management and quality assurance;
- A single point of contact and streamlined contract management;
- Efficient handling of urgent and ad hoc requirements;
- Improved integration...