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Award

03 May 2022 at 09:20

Tender

20 Jan 2022 at 17:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Southern Regional College (SRC) is seeking a contractor for the provision of print services for further education colleges in Northern Ireland. This tender, titled "ID 3876738 DfE SRC - Provision of Print Services for Further Education Colleges NI," falls under the category of printing and distribution services. The procurement stage is currently completed, with a contract value of £1,575,000. The project is set to begin upon contract award and will initially run for three years, with options for two additional two-year extensions. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and was aimed at regional colleges including Belfast Metropolitan College and North West Regional College, located in the UK.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in printing and distribution services, particularly those with experience in educational sectors. Companies capable of providing quality methodologies and effective account management would be well-suited to compete. The opportunity attracts a range of suppliers, including small to medium enterprises (SMEs), given that successful contractors should maintain high performance levels and manage potential contingencies. Businesses looking to establish or grow contracts within the educational sector should consider this lucrative opportunity and prepare competitive proposals with a focus on quality and cost-effectiveness.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ID 3876738 DfE SRC - Provision of Print Services for Further Education Colleges NI

Notice Description

On behalf of the six regional colleges in Northern Ireland (Southern Regional College, Belfast Metropolitan College, North West Regional College, South West College, South Eastern Regional College and the Northern Regional College) the Southern Regional College (SRC) wishes to appoint a Contractor to deliver print services for the sector. The Contract will commence upon the date of Contract award for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for two further periods of 2 years each.

Lot Information

Lot 1

On behalf of the six regional colleges in Northern Ireland (Southern Regional College, Belfast Metropolitan College, North West Regional College, South West College, South Eastern Regional College and the Northern Regional College) the Southern Regional College (SRC) wishes to appoint a Contractor to deliver print services for the sector. The Contract will commence upon the date of Contract award for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for two further periods of 2 years each.

Options: The Contract will commence upon the date of Contract award for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for two further periods of 2 years each.

Renewal: The Contract will commence upon the date of Contract award for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for two further periods of 2 years each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030d75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011297-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79800000 - Printing and related services

79810000 - Printing services

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,575,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,575,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,575,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 May 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 May 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Southern Regional College
Additional Buyers

FE Belfast Metropolitan College

FE North West Regional College

FE Northern Regional College

FE South Eastern Regional College

FE South West College

FE Southern Regional College

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANTRIM
Postcode
BT35 8DN
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Electoral Ward
Ballybot
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

W G BAIRD LTD

Further Information

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