Award

4403.PS.LWM.24 Print Services Framework Agreement for High Quality Litho Sheet Fed & Digital Printing (non Wide Format)

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Award

21 Jul 2025 at 11:14

Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield, along with Sheffield Hallam University, has awarded a Print Services Framework Agreement for high-quality litho sheet fed and digital printing. The procurement process, initiated in February 2025 and concluding in July 2025, sought to appoint up to seven suppliers for various printed materials like brochures, booklets, and university stationery within the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. This was a selective tender using a Restricted procedure, with a contract period from November 2025 to October 2027, aimed at delivering a wide range of print services valued at £800,000.

This framework offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and those in the printing and related services industry. Given the focus on high-quality and innovative print solutions, businesses equipped with advanced printing capabilities will be well-placed to compete. The framework includes diverse products, ranging from brochures to newsletters, contributing to brand visibility and expansion within the educational sector. Engaging with this contract can enhance suppliers' portfolios and provide recurrent business over a two-year period. Businesses with a strong customer service orientation will find this opportunity aligns well with their operational objectives.

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Notice Title

4403.PS.LWM.24 Print Services Framework Agreement for High Quality Litho Sheet Fed & Digital Printing (non Wide Format)

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield, Print and Creative Services (UoS) and The Print Shop, Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) wish to work with innovative and customer focussed suppliers for the provision of high quality litho sheet fed and digital print and related print services in respect of a wide range of products (including but not limited to brochures, booklets, leaflets, posters, newsletters, and general university stationery). We are looking to appoint a maximum of 7 suppliers. Tender Process and Documentation: This is an FTS Restricted tender exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-Tend System. Your tender response must also be submitted through In-Tend to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e363f06-f9c3-401d-b38c-2da263e658a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0807f29c-aa0b-4564-94d5-ee892ccc90d2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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


CPV Codes

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 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
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

B. AND B. PRESS (PARKGATE

BELMONT PRESS

HICKLING & SQUIRES

OPTICHROME

PAGE BROS (NORWICH

PUREPRINT GROUP

W&J LINNEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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