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Provision of Printing Services

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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06 Nov 2025 at 15:36

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed the procurement process for a framework agreement aimed at providing printing services, covering various specialist areas such as premium large printing for key publications and general mid-range printing for brochures and leaflets. The procurement was conducted via a direct award method to ensure continuity of service until November 2026 while preparations for a new tendering process are underway. The awarded contracts commence on 18th November 2025 and finish on 17th November 2026, with services to be delivered primarily in Birmingham, UK, under industry category CPV 79810000 for printing services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in high-quality printing services, including those capable of meeting demands for both large-scale premium projects and more general, medium-scale runs. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive graphic and signage installation services for display and exhibition projects will find Lot 3 highly relevant. Businesses involved in this sector can leverage this opportunity to bolster their operational reach and establish a stronger presence within the public sector procurement landscape through consistent cooperation with a prestigious institution like the University of Birmingham.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Printing Services

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham previously established a framework agreement for the provision of printing services across a range of specialist areas. This was lotted as outlined below: Lot 1: Premium Large Printers - Provision of high quality print for key University publications, such as the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Prospectuses and university magazines. - Variable data and distribution services. Lot 2: General Mid-range Printers - Provision of quality print for a variety of general short to medium run printed material, such as brochures, leaflets, folders and calendars. Lot 3: Display and Exhibition Services (Wide format signage) - Provision of a variety of quality display and exhibition services, such as pull ups, pop up banner stands, wall graphics, vehicle wraps, lamp-post flags. - Provision of a quality graphic and signage installation service.

Procurement Information

The current outsourced printing framework is due for renewal. To ensure continuity of service and allow sufficient time for a comprehensive re-tendering process, the University of Birmingham intends to extend the existing framework agreement for a further 12 months until November 2026. This extension is necessary to maintain access to specialist services based on expertise, pricing, and availability. A formal procurement process will be undertaken to establish the new framework agreement during 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071738-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79810000 - Printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2025 - 17 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Belmont Press Ltd

Hickling and Squires (UK) Limited

Potts Print (UK) Limited

STERLING PRESS LIMITED

Further Information

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