Tender

Print Services for Lancaster University Prospectuses

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

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Tender

14 Sep 2018 at 15:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Lancaster University, which is seeking tenders for "Print Services for Lancaster University Prospectuses." This project falls under the printed matter industry category and is located in Lancaster, United Kingdom. Currently in the Tender stage, the closing date for submissions is set for 12 October 2018. The university indicates that this tender is for the production of undergraduate and postgraduate prospectuses for the 2020 entry year, with the potential for an extension of the contract for up to three additional years based on performance. The procurement method is an open procedure, indicating that any interested party can submit a bid.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for printing companies with experience in the higher education sector to grow their business. Businesses that can demonstrate a track record of delivering high-quality printed products while providing competitive pricing will be well-positioned to compete. The requirement for both exemplary service and a superior final product indicates that firms capable of meeting these standards, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), may find this contract particularly advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Print Services for Lancaster University Prospectuses

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. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44e6b2db-cbf6-4858-aaae-2563f845f2d8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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