Print Management, Digital Communications and Print Marketplace
Summary
This framework agreement gives all UK public sector organisations access to print management and digital communications services. It is a closed framework, let under the Procurement Act 2023.
Description
RM6420 provides a range of printing and digital communication services, including:
- fully managed, end-to-end print services such as bulk printing, direct mail and secure print
- printed communications for the NHS Notify programme
- Command and House Papers
- a self service platform for buying printed material such as brochures, leaflets, indoor and outdoor displays, and letterheads
This agreement will replace the following GCA frameworks upon their expiry. The full range of services and routes to market will be determined by the outcome of pre-market engagement.
RM6297 Print and Digital Communications
Managed, end to end print services including:
- operational print, transactional print and security print
- direct mail
- storage, fulfilment and distribution
- digital asset management
- digital solutions
- scanning
- pre-production services
- media duplication
- official papers (Command and House Papers)
RM6371 Print Marketplace
A self-service, end-to-end, instant quote digital platform for buying printed material all over the UK. This is primarily low value or high volume requirements including:
- brochures
- flyers
- leaflets
- business cards
- letterheads
- other transactional print
RM6389 NHS Notify Printed Communications
A framework providing printed letters and postal mail on behalf of the NHS and health authorities. This includes sending communications in standard and accessible formats, such as:
- invitations for vaccinations and cancer screening
- vaccination appointment booking
- secondary care referral appointment booking.
Accessible letter formats include braille, large print, multiple languages, audio CD and easy read.
Benefits
- a single place for all your printing needs
- suppliers will manage the operational delivery of your print needs (including supply chain sourcing and management)
- we can provide for complex print needs in a secure environment
- suppliers use their expertise to help you achieve savings
- suppliers offer support with digital solutions where needed
- ability to define your specific needs during the call-off process (such as working with local supply chains)
- quality assurance
Product types
Routes to market and product types will be determined by the outcome of pre-market engagement.
Customer engagement
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Supplier engagement
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Important links
| Pipeline notice | Read pipeline notice |
| Preliminary market engagement notice | Not available yet |
| Planned procurement notice | Not available yet |
| Contract notice in Find a Tender (FTS) | Not available yet |
| Tender documents | Not available yet |
Timeline
| Activity | Estimated dates |
|---|---|
| Pre-market engagement | October 2026 – August 2027 |
| Drafting of procurement documentation | September 2027 – January 2028 |
| Publication of Find a Tender (FTS) notice | 5 January 2028 |
| Framework award | 7 June 2028 |