Tender

668 - Print Services

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Tender

22 Dec 2022 at 14:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aston University is seeking suppliers for its Print Services Framework, divided into 3 lots: Corporate Stationery, General Print, and Prospectuses/Large Campaigns. The procurement method is selective, with a tender period ending on January 23, 2023. The contract period is scheduled from April 17, 2023, to April 16, 2027. Suppliers will collaborate with Aston departments and design teams directly. The total contract value is £700,000, and the procurement aims to create opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender by Aston University presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in printed matter and related products. Suitable businesses can bid for single or multiple lots, catering to different print service requirements. With a focus on collaboration and quality, this procurement process offers a chance for businesses to establish long-term partnerships with Aston University and contribute to their print services needs over the contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

668 - Print Services

Notice Description

Aston University is seeking to appoint 4 suppliers to create and establish a Print Services Framework with options to extend the appointment subject to the mutual agreement of the parties. The lot structure is as follows: Lot 1 - Corporate Stationery (1 supplier required) Lot 2 - General Print (2 suppliers required) Lot 3 - Prospectuses and Large Campaigns (1 supplier required) Following the first stage (SQ), the following top scoring suppliers will move to the second (ITT) stage: Lot 1 - Corporate Stationery (maximum of 3 suppliers) Lot 2 - General Print (maximum of 6 suppliers) Lot 3 - Prospectuses and Large Campaigns (maximum of 3 suppliers) Print Services suppliers will be expected to work directly with different Aston departments, as well as our internal and external design team where appropriate. Tenderers are invited to bid for a single lot or multiple lots of their choice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/954281a7-312c-4b83-8285-a797c6b2c0a1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

30199730 - Business cards

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Apr 2023 - 16 Apr 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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