Scope
Reference
BR-33-2022
Description
The aim of this procurement is to establish a framework whereby Assembly Commission staff can avail of legislative and corporate printing services. This entails the printing of key parliamentary publications - for example, Bills and their associated documents, Hansard bound volumes, standing orders and some corporate publications - for example, resource accounts, pension scheme information etc.
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Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £320,000 excluding VAT
- £384,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
- 22458000 - Bespoke printed matter
- 22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 79810000 - Printing services
- 79811000 - Digital printing services
- 79820000 - Services related to printing
- 79821000 - Print finishing services
- 79823000 - Printing and delivery services
- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
- UKN06 - Belfast
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
3
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Further information about fees
n/a
Framework operation description
Award Mechanism
The call off process will be managed by Direct Award / Ranking. Call-off contracts awarded under this Framework will be made without further competition in accordance with Section 45(3)-(4) of the Procurement Act 2023.
Supplier Ranking
At the point of Framework award, suppliers will be ranked 1st, 2nd and 3rd based on their final evaluation scores in the original framework competition.
This ranking will remain fixed for the full duration of the Framework.
Direct Award Process/Highest Ranking
For each requirement arising under the Framework, the highest-ranked supplier (Rank 1) will be offered the opportunity to deliver the call-off contract.
If the Rank 1 supplier confirms they are unable to deliver (due to capacity, availability, or other reasonable grounds, to be documented by the business area), the business area may offer the requirement to the next-ranked supplier, and so on.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 October 2025, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
23 October 2025, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
14 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Criterion 2 | Quality | 60% |
| Criterion 1 | Price | 40% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Northern Ireland Assembly
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYCW-9139-GQXZ
Northern Ireland Assembly, Parliament Buildings, Stormont
Belfast
BT4 3XX
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - central government