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CA15282 - Print and Associated Services Framework to include Hybrid Mail and Digital Transformation Solutions

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

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23 May 2025 at 08:39

Tender

19 Feb 2025 at 16:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Print and Associated Services Framework, including Hybrid Mail and Digital Transformation Solutions, is overseen by the University of Essex. This procurement process, categorised under business and management consultancy services, is conducted as an open procedure, allowing all public sector contracting authorities throughout the UK to utilise its offerings. The competition, initially launched on 19th February 2025, concluded on 7th April 2025, with its awarding process finalised on 23rd May 2025. With the contract starting on 2nd June 2025 and ending on 1st June 2029, businesses across various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and Europe, can participate in delivering services worth £100 million GBP.

This tender represents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in print and associated services, stretching from printing and document management to digital solutions. The framework allows for up to fifteen suppliers, promoting competition and offering potential growth to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), while supporting various end users like NHS bodies, educational establishments, and registered charities. Particularly suited for organisations skilled in digital transformation and mail solutions, this framework enables businesses to access a wide market across multiple regions. It provides a platform for SMEs to expand their operations by securing long-term contracts, facilitating increased visibility and market reach within the public sector.

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Notice Title

CA15282 - Print and Associated Services Framework to include Hybrid Mail and Digital Transformation Solutions

Notice Description

The Framework will provide access to a comprehensive range of Print and Associated Services including Hybrid Mail and Digital Transformation Solutions. It is let by the University of Essex and is open for use by all contracting authorities across the public sector throughout the UK (and any future successors to these organisations). These include (but not limited to) central government departments and agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities, Police Authorities, Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Hospices, Registered Charities, National Parks, Registered Social Landlords and any other body permitted by the Contracting Authority. Full details of the classification of eligible end user establishments and geographical areas is available at https://www.dukefieldprocurement.co.uk/fts-eligible-users The Framework will be let across a single Lot. There will be a maximum of fifteen (15) suppliers awarded a place on the framework. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15282. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15282 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cbbba5e3-6827-40b2-b406-a266badbc45b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a7751de-3ce5-479f-a755-3e77f546eed0
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
Tender Suitability
SME
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

48 - Software package and information systems

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

22140000 - Leaflets

22150000 - Brochures

22458000 - Bespoke printed matter

22800000 - Paper or paperboard registers, account books, binders, forms and other articles of printed stationery

22822000 - Business forms

22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter

30131000 - Mailroom equipment

30197630 - Printing paper

48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package

48782000 - Storage management software package

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

63121000 - Storage and retrieval services

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

64100000 - Post and courier services

64110000 - Postal services

64216120 - Electronic mail services

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

72212310 - Document creation software development services

72412000 - Electronic mail service provider

72512000 - Document management services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79570000 - Mailing-list compilation and mailing services

79571000 - Mailing services

79800000 - Printing and related services

79810000 - Printing services

79811000 - Digital printing services

79820000 - Services related to printing

79821000 - Print finishing services

79822500 - Graphic design services

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

79995100 - Archiving services

79999100 - Scanning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,285,714 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2029 4-5 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 ESSEX
Contact Name
Phil Sweeting
Contact Email
support@multiquote.com
Contact Phone
0151 482 9230

Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Post Town
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
7
Supplier Names

CDP PRINT MANAGEMENT

CDS PRINT SERVICES

FCS LASER MAIL

HARLOW SOLUTIONS

MBA GROUP

PSL PRINT MANAGEMENT

STERLING PRESS

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