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Print Services for Lancaster University Prospectuses - AWARD

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

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07 Nov 2018 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster University has awarded a contract for Print Services related to the production of the University’s Undergraduate and Postgraduate prospectuses for the 2020 entry year. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 12 October 2018. The contract has a defined duration starting from 1 November 2018 and running until 31 October 2019. The successful bidder is required to offer both a dedicated service and a high-quality final product, aligning costs with the submitted bid, and may have additional responsibilities, such as printing the International prospectus.

This tender presents significant opportunities for printing companies, especially those with a proven track record in the higher education sector. Businesses that can demonstrate exemplary standards in printed document production, coupled with competitive pricing, would be well-suited to compete for future contract extensions, which may span an additional three years based on performance. Suppliers prepared to meet the needs of a prestigious academic institution like Lancaster University could experience substantial business growth through successful engagement in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Print Services for Lancaster University Prospectuses - AWARD

Notice Description

Lancaster University is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the associated documentation for the print production of the University's Undergraduate and Postgraduate prospectuses for the 2020 entry year. If the winning bidder provides a satisfactory service in the fulfilment of these requirements, then the contract will be extended on a yearly basis for the next three additional years subject to the previous year's performance. It may also be required for the winning bidder to print our International prospectus as well, although the specification for this is not yet known. We would however expect any costs to be in line with those provided within this bid. The University are looking for bids from printing companies with a proven track record of producing similar documents for the higher education sector, and who can offer both dedicated service and a final product which is of an exemplary standard, whilst remaining competitive on price.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c74a013b-84e2-4d2d-acf6-69fb78bda18a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter

79820000 - Services related to printing

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2019 6-12 months
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A MCLAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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