Award

Provision of Print Services

CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Aug 2024 at 14:05

Tender

27 Mar 2024 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge Regional College, the largest further education college in the East of England, has completed a procurement process for the provision of print services. The contract, titled "Provision of Print Services" and classified under the Education and Training industry category, was awarded to DS Repro. This process, conducted under an open procedure, started on 1st August 2024 and will initially run for three years with a possible extension of two additional one-year periods. It covers services required at the college's Cambridge and Huntingdon campuses, located in the UKH1 region. Key dates included the service start date on 1st August 2024, following the expiration of the existing contract on 31st July 2024.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for SMEs within the printing and related services industry. Cambridge Regional College’s open procurement method encourages a wide range of suppliers to compete, fostering innovation and efficiency. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in customer requirements, delivery and lead times, social value, and sustainability are well-positioned to thrive in this tender. Engaging in such contracts can provide steady revenue, enhance market presence, and build a robust portfolio within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Print Services

Notice Description

Cambridge Regional College is the largest further education college in the East of England and is committed to serving the people of Cambridgeshire and the surrounding area. Cambridge Regional College has two Campuses, one in Cambridge and one in Huntingdon.The current print service provision is due to expire on the 31st July 2024. The College is seeking suppliers to tender for the provision of print services with a start date of 1st August 2024 covering an initial three-year period, with the option to extend by mutual agreement for a further two x one-year periods.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Print Services at Cambridge Regional College campuses

Renewal: Option to extend by two x one-year periods by mutual agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044d62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027453-2024
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79810000 - Printing services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£97,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@camre.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB4 2QT
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia

Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Milton & Waterbeach
Westminster Constituency
Ely and East Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DS REPRO

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