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4403.PS.LWM.24 Print Services Framework Agreement for High Quality Litho Sheet Fed and Digital Printing (non Wide Format)

University of Sheffield

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21 Jul 2025 at 12:04

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17 Feb 2025 at 08:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has completed a procurement process for the provision of high-quality litho sheet-fed and digital printing services under the contract ID 4403.PS.LWM.24. This procurement falls within the services category for printing and related services, with the procurement process identified as an FTS Restricted procedure. The primary region for delivery is UKE32. The procurement stage was an award on 21st July 2025, with a contract value of £1,600,000. The framework agreement is for a period until 31st October 2029. The University aimed to appoint up to seven innovative and customer-focused suppliers, with a particular focus on the quality of service provided.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the printing services industry, especially those involved in the production of brochures, booklets, leaflets, posters, newsletters, and stationery. The successful suppliers include B. and B. Press (Parkgate) Limited, Belmont Press Ltd, Hickling & Squires UK, W&J Linney Ltd, Optichrome Ltd, Page Bros (Norwich) Ltd, and Pureprint Group Limited. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-represented among the selected suppliers, indicating ample opportunity for similar businesses to thrive in the framework. With quality being a major criterion (accounting for 70% of the evaluation), businesses with a strong focus on delivering high-quality services would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The selective procurement method benefits businesses that can demonstrate both innovation and reliability in service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

4403.PS.LWM.24 Print Services Framework Agreement for High Quality Litho Sheet Fed and Digital Printing (non Wide Format)

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield, Print and Creative Services (UoS) and The Print Shop, Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) wish to work with innovative and customer focussed suppliers for the provision of high quality litho sheet fed and digital print and related print services in respect of a wide range of products (including but not limited to brochures, booklets, leaflets, posters, newsletters, and general university stationery). We are looking to appoint a maximum of 7 suppliers.Tender Process and Documentation:This is an FTS Restricted tender exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/SheffieldIf you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-Tend System.Your tender response must also be submitted through In-Tend to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Sheffield, Print and Creative Services (UoS) and The Print Shop, Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) wish to work with innovative and customer focussed suppliers for the provision of high quality litho sheet fed and digital print and related print services in respect of a wide range of products (including but not limited to brochures, booklets, leaflets, posters, newsletters, and general university stationery). We are looking to appoint a maximum of 7 suppliers.Tender Process and Documentation:This is an FTS Restricted tender exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/SheffieldIf you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-Tend System.Your tender response must also be submitted through In-Tend to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered. Additional information: Estimated value is based on 4 year contract as per the ITT documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e26d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041587-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

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

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter

79800000 - Printing and related services

79810000 - Printing services

79811000 - Digital printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Sheffield
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Postcode Area
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

B. and B. Press (Parkgate) Limited

Belmont Press Ltd

Hickling & Squires UK

Optichrome Ltd

Page Bros (Norwich) Ltd

Pureprint Group Limited

W&J Linney Ltd

Further Information

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