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ID 6139805 - DAERA - CAFRE - Provision of Graphic Design, Artwork and Print Management Services

College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise · Education

In brief

College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise is looking for suppliers for printing work (Northern Ireland).

The estimated value is £2,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 February 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 3pm, Monday 30 November 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
3pm, Friday 20 November 2026
Bids by
3pm, Monday 30 November 2026

How bids are scored

AC1 - Proposed Team Experience 15% · AC2 - Proposed Methodology 15% · AC3 - Key Account Manager Experience 10% · AC4 - Contract Management 10% · AC5 - Social Value 10% · AC6 - Total Contract Price 40%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 11 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) wishes to establish a contract for the provision of graphic design, artwork and print management services to develop the corporate brand in its application to the wide range of communication methods used by CAFRE. It is anticipated that this Contract will commence on 1st February 2027 for an initial period of three years. CAFRE may, at its sole discretion, extend the duration of this Contract for up to two periods of one year. Please refer to "ID 6139805 - Mid-Tier Schedule 02 Specification" for further information.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

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  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Send clarification questions before 3pm, Friday 20 November 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before 3pm, Monday 30 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 103768-2026

About the buyer

College of Agriculture, Food and Rural EnterpriseLast 12 months

Procurements

5

Awards

3
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From notice 103768-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 2 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 2 November 2026.