Tender

LJMU2511 Printed Matter - Open Framework

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

26 Nov 2025 at 09:19

TenderUpdate

13 Nov 2025 at 15:49

Tender

13 Nov 2025 at 15:38

Planning

16 Sep 2025 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool John Moores University, a sub-central government public authority, is managing a procurement process titled "LJMU2511 Printed Matter - Open Framework." This tender is in the "active" stage, allowing bids for services that include digital print, large format print, estate signage, and specialist print, such as degree certificates. The procurement is open and follows a competitive flexible procedure with three stages: PSQ, ITT, and samples. The submission deadline for the PSQ stage is set for 12 noon, 4th December 2025, while the tender period closes on 19th January 2026. The total estimated gross value of the contract is £1,097,986.72. Services are to be delivered across the UK with a framework agreement in place, allowing multiple suppliers until 2034. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to partake in this procurement opportunity.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses capable of delivering high-quality printing services and signage. Companies that excel in digital, large format, and specialised printing, including certification services, and those familiar with complex multi-stage bidding processes will find this tender particularly rewarding. The emphasis on quality and social value within the award criteria provides competitive advantage for businesses focusing on sustainable and community-positive practices. SMEs that can fulfil these roles can effectively tap into new revenue streams and establish long-term relationships with a respected educational institution, potentially positioning them for future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LJMU2511 Printed Matter - Open Framework

Notice Description

This procurement is divided into four lots; Lot 1 - Digital Print - Small and Large jobs Lot 2 - Large Format Print Lot 3 - Estate Signage Lot 4 - Specialist print - Degree Certificates

Lot Information

Digital Print - Small and Large Jobs

Please refer to the tender documents

Renewal: Possible Extension after 4 year please refer to the tender documents

Large Format Print

Please refer to tender documents

Renewal: Possible Extension after 4 year please refer to the tender documents

Estate Signage

Please refer to ITT documents

Renewal: Possible Extension after 4 year please refer to the tender documents

Specialist Print Degree Certificates

Please refer to the tender documents for Lot 4

Renewal: Possible Extension after 4 year please refer to the tender documents

Planning Information

all details within the RFI document located here https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ljmu/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059b69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077076-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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


CPV Codes

34928470 - Signage

79132000 - Certification services

79800000 - Printing and related services

79810000 - Printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,097,986 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,098,003 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
20 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2033-09-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchaseorderqueries@ljmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 5AH
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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