Award

668 - Print Services

ASTON UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jul 2023 at 11:48

Tender

22 Dec 2022 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process involves Aston University seeking print services suppliers through a selective procurement method. The procurement stage is currently active, with a focus on goods under the main procurement category. The title of the procurement is "668 - Print Services," divided into three lots: Corporate Stationery, General Print, and Prospectuses & Large Campaigns. The contract has been awarded to specific suppliers for each lot, with a deadline for tender submission on 23rd January 2023.

This tender by Aston University for print services presents business growth opportunities for suppliers in the printed matter industry. Companies specialising in corporate stationery, general print, and large campaign materials are well-suited to compete. The procurement process allows for engagement with various Aston University departments and internal/external design teams. Suppliers are expected to meet key performance indicators and maintain service level agreements to ensure mutual benefit and business growth.

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Notice Title

668 - Print Services

Notice Description

Print Services For Aston University, Divided Into 3 Lots Lot 1 - Corporate Stationery Lot 2 - General Print Lot 3 - Prospectus & Large Campaigns

Lot Information

Corporate Stationery

Corporate Stationery including Business Cards, Letterheads

Renewal: 36 Months with the option to extend by 12 months.

General Print

General Print including posters, leaflets

Renewal: 36 Months with the option to extend by 12 months.

Prospectus & Large Campaigns

Large Campaigns including Prospectuses

Renewal: 36 Months with the option to extend by 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0393c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019945-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

22213000 - Magazines

30199730 - Business cards

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Next tender exercise is expected to commence in approximately October 2026.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Mr Jacob Rankine
Contact Email
j.rankine@aston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1212043000

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

COLLECTOR SET PRINTERS

HICKLING AND SQUIRES (UK

L.G. DAVIS (STATIONERS

STERLING PRESS

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