ARFQ - To establish a Framework for the Provision of Corporate Print

The Council strives to communicate effectively with all of its residents, workforce, visitors and businesses. One method of communication is print and associated products. a number of difficulties have been identified in relation to the usage of printers. The key areas identified are as follows: • varying levels of expertise across the Council; • lack of consistency in compiling specifications; • varying knowledge in commissioning printers; • wide ranging quality of printed matter produced; • lack of compliance with Corporate Standards; • varying levels of prices being charged across the Council; • lack of consistency in approach when producing printed materials. The purpose of this exercise is to establish an open framework for Sefton Council to provide printing services in a co-ordinated, consistent, efficient and cost effective fashion.