Tender: Print Production Framework for Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) – Small/Large Format, Exhibition and Timetable Printing

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Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is seeking suppliers to establish a multi-supplier framework for print services to support operational and customer-facing needs across the Bee Network. The framework covers high-volume and varied printed materials that support passengers, promote services and enable network operations, and aims to deliver these consistently, efficiently and to a high standard while working with a range of suppliers, including local providers. Suppliers will work with the TfGM Design Studio, which manages campaigns, passenger communications and branded materials, but design services are not in scope; suppliers must ensure final outputs meet specifications and brand standards. The framework covers three core areas: small and large format print from low-volume ad hoc jobs to high-volume production runs; exhibition print and production, including installation where required; and bus timetable and passenger information materials that require accuracy, durability and consistency. TfGM seeks suppliers who can demonstrate high-quality print production across formats, flexibility and responsiveness to varying volumes and turnaround times, competitive pricing and value for money, sustainable print practices and materials where possible, and the ability to support efficient ordering processes with on-demand or digital ordering solutions considered advantageous. The framework aims to create a flexible, reliable supplier base to support day-to-day operational needs and larger programmes as the Bee Network evolves.