DESIGN AND PRINT
The contract covers design, artwork, concept development, printing and reprographic services for the London Borough of Waltham Forest, a local authority responsible for public services in the London borough. The supplier will support the Council’s Corporate Communications Service and directorates through a streamlined service providing brand management, consistent quality and cost-efficient production, from high-end concept design to basic artwork and self-service print requirements. The procurement is divided into two lots: Lot 1 covers design, artworking, concept work and print services, while Lot 2 covers reprographic printing requiring short-turnaround delivery, including legal documents expected within two hours. The estimated contract value is £1,131,309, although the contract duration is not stated in the available information. Services will be delivered across the United Kingdom, supporting Council teams throughout the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The critical qualification requirement is the ability to provide the required two-hour reprographic turnaround for applicable documents under Lot 2.
Buyer: London Borough of Waltham Forest. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 30 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £1.1m
- Bids close: 30 Oct 2026
- Location: Redbridge and Waltham Forest
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 1 Feb 2027 to 28 Feb 2030
- Category: Printing and related services (79800000)
From the official notice
The design and print service contract for London Borough of Waltham Forest ensures that the Council can access the best print prices available in an ever changing and extremely competitive marketplace but also helps to facilitate a reduction in overall spend and the Council’s channel shift to cheaper communications channels. The design and print service contract is managed by Corporate Communications Service on behalf of the Council. The services are made accessible to all team across the directorates. A procured provider offers a streamlined process, brand management, consistent quality, and cost efficiency The contract provides design services from high end concept design to basic art-working. This is achieved by working with both the corporate communications team and officers within directorates who self-serve for art-working and print requirements. The current contract is provided in two lots, and this is required in the new contract: • Lot 1: Design and print – This consist of art working, design, concept work and print services. • Lot 2: Reprographic. The Repro lot is for print documents which require short turnaround delivery (such as any legal documents), with the expectation of delivery within two hours.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 30 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £1.1m.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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