Award

EEF Invitation To Tender Print Services

THE EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jul 2025 at 13:47

TenderAmendment

16 Jul 2025 at 13:36

TenderAmendment

09 Apr 2025 at 07:57

Tender

31 Mar 2025 at 08:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) has awarded a contract for the provision of print, storage, and distribution services to CDP Print Management Limited. The contract, valued at £150,000, was announced on 17th July 2025, with a procurement process initiated through an open procedure. This service falls under the "Education and Training Services" category and involves the delivery of printed materials to Research Schools across the UK from the EEF's headquarters in London (postal code SW1P 4QP). The contract period is set from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in print management and supply chain logistics. With a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), it is well-suited for organisations with the capacity to collaborate with digital agencies and execute efficient nationwide distribution networks. The contract is an opportunity for seasoned printing companies to partner with a prominent buyer in the education sector.

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Notice Title

EEF Invitation To Tender Print Services

Notice Description

We are seeking to appoint a company to provide print, storage and distribution services. The EEF produces a range of printed materials, including but not limited to, 10-50-page guides and reports, certificates acknowledging schools participating in our funded projects, and merchandise, including pens, lanyards, and roller banners. We are looking for a company to work with our digital agency to print these materials, store them and then distribute them on request to our network of Research Schools around the country, as well as occasionally to other parties. The appointed company will need to work with the EEF's Evidence Mobilisation team to organise deliveries to our network of Research Schools.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71d926fc-4c45-4c99-85a5-a1b95187b96c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/038d9945-3620-475d-82c2-ab20a1ba7da2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 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
THE EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4QP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDP PRINT MANAGEMENT

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