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University of Winchester Undergraduate Prospectus - Print Production and Delivery

UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER

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26 Oct 2026 at 19:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Winchester is buying print production, delivery and ongoing fulfilment for its undergraduate prospectus. The work covers producing the publication and managing its storage, distribution and fulfilment, including reprints and mailing. This is a printing and related services contract for a student recruitment publication, rather than a supply of general stationery or unrelated print materials. Delivery is in the United Kingdom. The requirement is packaged as one lot and is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses. Suppliers would need to provide an end-to-end service spanning production through fulfilment, with the print quality and operational arrangements needed to deliver the prospectus to its intended audience.

The University invited offers through an open competition under a below-threshold procedure. The tender deadline was 25 November 2026 at 12 noon, and bids were to be submitted through the university’s online tendering system. The initial contract period runs from 4 January 2027 to 3 January 2029, with an option to extend for a further two years, to 3 January 2031. The stated gross contract value is £150,000. Evaluation is based on price (30%), technical quality (30%), relevant experience (20%), contract management (10%) and understanding of the university’s objectives and proposed approach (10%). Price assessment includes production, storage, fulfilment, reprints and delivery costs, as well as pricing transparency.

This opportunity suits print suppliers able to manage both high-quality production and ongoing distribution, including storage, reprints and fulfilment. Strong bids will demonstrate experience producing higher-education prospectuses or comparable large-format publications, successful delivery and client references, and the ability to handle mailing and carrier sheets. Suppliers should be able to evidence robust colour management, proofing, production controls and binding quality, alongside sustainability credentials and compliance with the required specification. The work also calls for a capable account-management and project-delivery function: clear communication, planning, risk management, contingency arrangements and reporting are part of the assessment. The buyer is looking for a supplier that understands its student recruitment aims and can propose an effective, high-quality approach, including relevant innovation and sustainability measures.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

University of Winchester Undergraduate Prospectus - Print Production and Delivery

Notice Description

The University of Winchester is seeking to appoint an experienced supplier to provide the print production, delivery and ongoing fulfilment of its undergraduate prospectus. 2 Year Contract with an option to extend for a further 2 Years Return Date: 12 Noon on the 25th November 2026 Full details can be found at: https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/winchester/home

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 Year Contract with an option to extend for a further 2 Years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0790a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/101270-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 2026Today
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
SO22 4NR
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Paul
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Further Information

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