Award

367 Print Services Framework

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Award

13 Feb 2020 at 15:14

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aston University is inviting tenders for the "367 Print Services Framework," aimed at providing a variety of print-related services across different lots. This procurement falls within the industry category of Printed matter and related products and will be conducted under a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. The contract is set to run for three years beginning from 1 April 2019 and has a total value of £500,000. The tender period closed on 22 October 2018, and services will be delivered to various departments in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in print services, including those capable of handling business cards, brochures, and large-volume printing projects. Companies such as graphic design agencies and print shops with experience in educational materials will find this contract particularly relevant, allowing them to expand their business through collaboration with a prestigious institution like Aston University. Interested suppliers can expect varied work involving different cost centres and budgets across the university’s departments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

367 Print Services Framework

Notice Description

Aston University produces a variety of printed material each year, including the University's two key prospectuses, course guides, student handbooks, various brochures, leaflets, posters, folders and magazines as well as an assortment of branded merchandise and banners. The University would like to invite tenders for the provision of an assortment of print and print-related services for a contract duration of three years. The framework will be spilt into lots; Lot 1 - Business cards and letterheads To comprise a range of stationery including business cards with a finished standard size of 85x55mm and standard A4 portrait size letterheads. Compliment slips may be requested. Artwork for business stationery will be provided by Aston University. Lot 2 - General print To comprise a range of general print including leaflets (singe sided, double sided); Z-fold leaflets; newsletters, posters (A1, A3, A4); roll-up banners, exhibition materials, brochures (ranging from 4, 6, 8, 12 pages up to 40+). Also presentation/conference folders and binding, collating and colour photocopying service may be requested. Lot 3 - Prospectus and high value print To comprise an annual undergraduate prospectus (published January) and some distribution is required to HE fairs, events and distribution centres (DJG). Details will be provided by Aston University. A postgraduate prospectus may also be included, going forward. Also included are large volume brochures.Some items may need specialist finishes to the cover ie the prospectus. Please note: for all lots, print is not centralised and does not originate through the central marketing team. Print will be ordered from different departments, schools, research centres, support services and, central marketing. This means orders will have different cost codes, different cost centres and will use different budgets. Artwork for all print will be provided by Aston University's graphic designer and the design agencies on the framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/254d239b-416a-4c71-b2a2-69c00b3bd83e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Sajid Ahmed
Contact Email
s.ahmed102@aston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1212044164

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

BAHSON COLOUR PRINT

FINANCIAL DATA MANAGEMENT

HICKLING & SQUIRES

LG DAVIS

W&G BAIRD

Further Information

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