Planning

Print Solutions

NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM

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Planning

05 Jun 2022 at 23:11

Summary of the contracting process

The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) is planning a tender for "Print Solutions," aimed at the procurement of printed materials and related products. This initiative falls under the goods category and is part of a framework agreement that will be offered to NWUPC's 24 member universities and additional regional consortia. Key dates include a market engagement event scheduled for 17th June, which is essential for businesses wishing to participate, with a registration deadline set for 10am on the same day. The event will take place virtually, with future notices expected by 15th July 2022.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing services, design, and distribution. Companies that provide printing solutions, marketing materials, or fulfilment services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with NWUPC allows suppliers to demonstrate their capabilities in delivering comprehensive printing services from design to delivery, thus fostering potential growth in a sector that values innovation and efficiency.

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Notice Title

Print Solutions

Notice Description

The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) is a not for profit organisation owned by its full members consisting of 24 Universities. Our mission is to deliver value through responsible procurement. NWUPC are conducting market engagement for the renewal of a framework agreement for Print Solutions on behalf of NWUPC members and other participating regional consortia- HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, SUPC. This agreement covers services that aid with the management of a fully comprehensive printing service from initial design to delivery, so will include both services and finished physical or digital goods. NWUPC will be holding an information event related to the retender of this agreement virtually on 17th June at 11am. If you would like to attend this event, please register at the following link BEFORE 10am on 17th June: https://enp.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/printsolutionsnwupc

Lot Information

Lot 1

This agreement covers scope for services that aid with the management of a fully comprehensive printing service from initial design to delivery, so will include both services and finished physical or digital goods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034304
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015454-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

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


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

22300000 - Postcards, greeting cards and other printed matter

22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter

30199710 - Printed envelopes

30199711 - Printed window envelopes

30199712 - Printed non-window envelopes

79820000 - Services related to printing

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
5 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Jul 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM
Contact Name
Dave Yates
Contact Email
david.yates@nwupc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1618002

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

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