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T1146 - Print and Overflow Design mini competition

University of Essex

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19 Aug 2026 at 12:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex procured print management and overflow design services for its in-house function. The requirement covers general digital and litho mono and four-colour offset printing, finishing, display and exhibition print, wide-format digital printing, and secure printing for examination papers and diplomas. It also includes design support to provide additional capacity when the university’s internal team is unable to meet demand. The work is centred on the University of Essex at Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, with delivery destinations spanning the United Kingdom and overseas locations. This is a services contract for miscellaneous printed matter, including CPV 22900000, and would suit a supplier able to combine commercial print production with design capability and secure handling of sensitive academic materials.

The procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. It was run as a selective call-off mini competition from the University of Essex Print and Associated Services Framework. The estimated procurement value was £750,000. The contract was awarded on 19 August 2026 to Continuous Data Print (UK) Ltd for £58,381.28. The awarded contract period runs from 3 August 2026 to 31 July 2031. The tender submission deadline was 30 March 2026 at 12:00. The published data identifies the selected supplier and an active award. Participation was not marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises or voluntary, community and social enterprises. No lots are identified.

This award demonstrates a sustained requirement from the University of Essex for a supplier that can manage varied print work alongside overflow design support. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need proven digital and lithographic production across mono and four-colour offset work, finishing, display and exhibition materials, and wide-format output. Experience of secure printing for examination papers and diplomas would be important, as would robust controls for confidential files, production accuracy and dependable delivery. The requirement also favours a business with an established design team able to absorb work from an in-house university function. Suppliers would need access to the relevant university framework route, sufficient production capacity and the ability to fulfil UK and overseas delivery requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T1146 - Print and Overflow Design mini competition

Notice Description

The University of Essex is looking for an experienced and suitably qualified Supplier from the University of Essex Print and Associated Services Framework, to provide Print Management Services. These services Include: General digital and litho mono and 4-colour offset printing and finishing; Display & Exhibition Print; Wide-format digital printing; Secure printing for exam papers & diplomas; Design services to provide overflow capacity for the University's in-house design function

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c67480ed-758e-40f0-97ea-3addf6a1d018
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8860ecd-b4fc-4d8b-8485-13640567ec9d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,381 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 4-5 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
University of Essex
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Postcode Area
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Continuous Dataprint (U.K.) Limited

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