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Printing Services Tender - Lot 1 Litho Digital Printing and Exhibition Printing /Lot 2 Photocopying and Security Printing

University of Hertfordshire Higher Education Corporation

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09 Jun 2026 at 14:35

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13 Nov 2025 at 15:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Hertfordshire Higher Education Corporation has recently completed the tendering process for a contract providing printing services, categorised under printing and related services. This procurement was divided into two lots: Lot 1 for Litho Digital Printing and Exhibition Printing with a contract value of £485,000, and Lot 2 for Photocopying and Security Printing with a value of £215,000. The contract, benefiting from an open procedure, spans three years with the option of a two-year extension based on performance, making it a potential five-year engagement. The award stage concluded with suppliers Belmont Press Limited, Harlow Printing Limited, and SLS Print Limited for Lot 1, and Stephen Austin & Sons Limited for Lot 2. The contract is set to commence on 22 June 2026, with locations primarily in Hatfield, Northampton, South Shields, and Hertford, within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in printing services. The procurement process attracted a significant number of SMEs, particularly in Lot 1, where 15 out of 16 final stage bids were from SMEs. Businesses with expertise in digital and lithographic printing, as well as security and exhibition print services, will find this contract beneficial for expanding their market presence and securing long-term collaborations with a reputable institution. The structured open procedure allows for a competitive environment, ensuring that services provided uphold high standards in quality and value for money, providing a boost for innovative and efficient suppliers looking to align with educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Printing Services Tender - Lot 1 Litho Digital Printing and Exhibition Printing /Lot 2 Photocopying and Security Printing

Notice Description

The University of Hertfordshire is conducting a tender exercise in order to set up a contract for the provision of printing services. This is a contract for three (3) years with the option to extend for two (2) years. This is subject to satisfactory performance of the contract. The contract duration is for a maximum of five(5) years. The University is not a contracting authority by definition and there Procurement Act 2023 will not apply to this Procurement. All University policies and regulations relating to information, security, data management, systems and services will apply to all contracts resulting from this tender. The tender will be divided into the following two(2) separate lots. The number of appointees per lot is stated below: Lot 1 Litho, Digital Printing and Exhibition (maximum number of appointees three (3)). Lot 2 Photocopying and Security Printing (maximum number of appointees one (1)). This contract is awarded against the University's standard contract which is included in the tender. The contract is estimated spend over 5 year period.

Lot Information

Litho, Digital Printing and Exhibition

Renewal: Two Twelve Month extension periods subject to acceptable levels of performance.

Photocopying and Security Printing

Renewal: Two Twelve Month extension periods subject to acceptable levels of performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e0a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054336-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

79810000 - Printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
2026-02-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Hertfordshire Higher Education Corporation
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HATFIELD
Postcode
AL10 9AB
Postcode Area
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Hatfield South West
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Belmont Press Limited

Harlow Printing Limited

SLS Print Limited

Stephen Austin & Sons Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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