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International Printing

UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE EDUCATION CORPORATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 May 2023 at 12:05

Tender

23 Jan 2023 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Hertfordshire Education Corporation has awarded a contract titled "International Printing" for printing and related services to BPO Intelligence Pty Ltd. The procurement stage of this contract was "open", and the contract has now been "cancelled". The contract involved printing items such as brochures, leaflets, banners, and business cards in multiple countries. The total value of the contract was £188,920, and it was signed on 22nd May 2023. The buying organisation's location is in Hatfield, United Kingdom, and the industry category is services.

This tender for "International Printing" by the University of Hertfordshire Education Corporation, although now cancelled, could have provided business growth opportunities for companies offering printing and related services globally. Suppliers capable of internationally printing, fulfilling, and posting items across various countries, along with providing secure software solutions, would have been well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses with expertise in delivering high-quality printing services and managing multi-country operations could have leveraged this opportunity to expand their market presence and enhance their service offerings.

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Notice Title

International Printing

Notice Description

This contract is for the University's International Print and Fulfilment requirements. This will include in-country printing of brochures, leaflets, pull-up banners and business cards. Additional items may be added during the contract term.Printing, fulfilment and posting are required in the following countries: Brazil, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, UAE, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia and Hong Kong. Additional countries may be added during the contract term. The Contractor will provide a secure externally hosted software for this process to be managed by the University. The contract will be for a maximum of 5 years. All other information in the tender documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To set up a contract for International Printing, Fulfilment and Posting for the University, Group Companies and other external sources as approved by the University. The range of items to include (but not limited to) brochures, leaflets, pull-up banners and business cards. A list of countries have been provided in the invitation to tender documentation although more can be added during the contract term. The contract will be up to a total of five years subject to satisfactory performance. Suppliers will be required to offer an externally hosted software (cloud based) to support this contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0399b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014485-2023
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

79810000 - Printing services

79820000 - Services related to printing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£188,920 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20232 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
UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
Procurement Department
Contact Email
procurement-professionalservices@herts.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1707284091

Buyer Location

Locality
HATFIELD
Postcode
AL10 8NE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Hatfield Central
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BPO INTELLIGENCE

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