This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 May 2025 at 09:39

Tender

19 Feb 2025 at 16:36

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex, in collaboration with Dukefield Procurement Ltd, is offering a substantial framework agreement for "Print and Associated Services," including hybrid mail and digital transformation solutions. This procurement process is under the category of services within the printing and associated services industry, scheduled as an open procedure. The procurement covers the entire UK and is available to various public sector bodies. The framework intends to appoint up to fifteen suppliers and is valued at an estimated £100 million. The contract award was completed on 23 May 2025, following an active tender stage initiated earlier that year.

This framework presents significant business opportunities for organisations involved in printing services, digital transformation, and document management solutions. Companies specialising in cloud services, design consultancy, and mail management services can benefit from participating. The procurement encourages an open competitive environment with quality and price being key criteria, allowing businesses of various scales to compete effectively. SMEs and larger enterprises engaged in business forms, archiving services, and electronic mailing solutions can leverage this framework to expand their reach and grow commercially across the public sector in the UK.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Print and Associated Services Framework to include Hybrid Mail and Digital Transformation Solutions

Notice Description

The Framework will provide access to a comprehensive range of Print and Associated Services including Hybrid Mail and Digital Transformation Solutions. It is let by the University of Essex and is open for use by all contracting authorities across the public sector throughout the UK (and any future successors to these organisations). These include (but not limited to) central government departments and agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities, Police Authorities, Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Hospices, Registered Charities, National Parks, Registered Social Landlords and any other body permitted by the Contracting Authority. Full details of the classification of eligible end user establishments and geographical areas is available at https://www.dukefieldprocurement.co.uk/fts-eligible-users The Framework will be let across a single Lot. There will be a maximum of fifteen (15) suppliers awarded a place on the framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The framework will provide access to a comprehensive suite of Print and Associated Services to include, but not be limited to: * Print Supplies and Services * Design Services * Hybrid Mail Services and Solutions * Digital Transformation Solutions - including Cloud Services, Document Management Services, Document Storage and Distribution Services, Omni Channel Communications, Mailing and Mail Management Solutions and Scanning and Archiving Services. * Consultancy Services - there will also be access to a range of consultancy service to support the operation and use of the framework across all framework supply and service areas.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e462
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025578-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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

48 - Software package and information systems

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

22140000 - Leaflets

22150000 - Brochures

22458000 - Bespoke printed matter

22800000 - Paper or paperboard registers, account books, binders, forms and other articles of printed stationery

22822000 - Business forms

22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter

30131000 - Mailroom equipment

30197630 - Printing paper

48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package

48782000 - Storage management software package

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

63121000 - Storage and retrieval services

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

64100000 - Post and courier services

64110000 - Postal services

64216120 - Electronic mail services

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

72212310 - Document creation software development services

72412000 - Electronic mail service provider

72512000 - Document management services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79570000 - Mailing-list compilation and mailing services

79571000 - Mailing services

79800000 - Printing and related services

79810000 - Printing services

79811000 - Digital printing services

79820000 - Services related to printing

79821000 - Print finishing services

79822500 - Graphic design services

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

79995100 - Archiving services

79999100 - Scanning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20251 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 Essex
Additional Buyers

Dukefield Procurement Limited

Public Sector

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Postcode Area
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

CDP Print Management

CDS PRINT SERVICES LTD

FCS Laser Mail

Harlow Solutions

MBA Group Ltd

PSL Print Management Ltd

Sterling Press Ltd

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