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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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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Hertfordshire Higher Education Corporation is actively seeking tenders for printing services, divided into Lot 1: Litho, Digital Printing and Exhibition, and Lot 2: Photocopying and Security Printing. Located in Hatfield, United Kingdom, this procurement process is part of the institution's effort to establish a multi-year contract, initially set for three years with an option to extend by two additional years, making it a potential five-year commitment. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with submissions being accepted electronically until 10th December 2025. The award phase is anticipated to conclude by 9th January 2026, with contracts commencing from 1st February 2026. The procurement falls under the services category with an estimated maximum expenditure of £700,000 spread across the contract period.

This tender offers significant business development opportunities, particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given their eligibility as per suitability criteria. For businesses in the printing industry, particularly those specialising in lithographic, digital, exhibition, photocopying, and security printing services, this tender offers an opportunity to compete for a place within the University's potential framework for suppliers. Factors such as account management, experience, service delivery, sustainability, and value-added services will be considered alongside pricing in the evaluation process, allowing businesses capable of delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions to potentially secure a lucrative long-term contract.

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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

Please see the tender documentation for more information For Lot 1

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

Photocopying and Security Printing

Please see the tender documentation for more information

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e0a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075147-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2026-02-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
categorymanagers@herts.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HATFIELD
Postcode
AL10 9AB
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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