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Lancaster University External Print Framework - AWARD

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

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19 Mar 2025 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster University has awarded a contract for an External Print Framework, engaging several suppliers to support its internal Print Room (Creative Studio). The procurement process, classified under printing, digital printing, printed matter, and print finishing services, follows a restricted procedure. The framework, valued at up to £1,000,000, is set to commence on April 1, 2025, and will run until March 31, 2030. Key dates included the tender period ending on November 7, 2024, and the award announcement on February 5, 2025. The contract is located in Lancaster, North West UK, with the postal code LA1 4YW.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in print and finishing services, particularly those capable of providing in-house printing and outsourcing specialist services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this framework, which anticipates an annual spend of approximately £200,000, although this is not guaranteed. The suppliers awarded in the framework include Belmont Press Limited, Envision Media, MTP Media (2008) Ltd, Potts Print (UK) Ltd, Signs Express Lancaster, and Sterling Press Ltd, indicating diverse opportunities for businesses with expertise in various printing and finishing disciplines.

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Notice Title

Lancaster University External Print Framework - AWARD

Notice Description

Lancaster University is out to tender for an External Print Framework. This will predominantly be used by the internal Print Room (Creative Studio) to support the Team when they either don't have the capability or capacity to deliver a particular print job. It is the expectation that bidders will deliver in-house printing and finishing services, however, it is acceptable to outsource specialist finishing services. The Framework will have an initial term of 3 years with an extension of up to 2 years. Spend in this area is c. PS200k per annum, however, this is not a guaranteed level of spend and is split across the three lots.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33025a9c-4841-4d99-b4b8-a08719264050
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3be909d3-646e-4f11-a98a-fdd7c4a190c6
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter

79810000 - Printing services

79811000 - Digital printing services

79821000 - Print finishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 4YW
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

BELMONT PRESS

ENVISION MEDIA

MTP MEDIA (2008

POTTS PRINT (UK

SIGNS EXPRESS LANCASTER

STERLING PRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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