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title: "Printing of the 2021 Prospectus"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3566d850-a132-43cd-8d55-51b1f3bfc8e0"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
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# Printing of the 2021 Prospectus

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3566d850-a132-43cd-8d55-51b1f3bfc8e0

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire is seeking a service provider for the printing of their 2021 Prospectus. This procurement falls under the category of printing services and is located in Luton, England. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract initially running from 1st December 2019 to 30th November 2020, and an option for a one-year extension. The tender was published on 30th October 2019, and the tender period concluded on 7th November 2019. The procurement method employed is a direct single tender action below threshold, with a total contract value of £39,300 GBP.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in printing services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their clientele. Companies experienced in producing high-quality prospectuses or related materials will find this contract aligns well with their service offerings. Engaging with the University’s procurement process could open doors to further collaborations, particularly in educational publishing and similar projects.

## Notice

The University is sourcing a service provider for the printing of the University Prospectuses (2021) This is a one year contract with the option to extend for an additional year Additional information: You will need to express an interest in the tender through the University's Procurement website: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/. This will enable you to download the tender documentation, submit correspondence and your tender response.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a3f6754-2ed2-439b-8fee-5d2751caf67b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2019 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,300 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ORCHARD PRESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79810000 - Printing services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2021 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a3f6754-2ed2-439b-8fee-5d2751caf67b
- 30 Oct 2019 at 15:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d41f89da-5adc-46de-8e7d-8feac6241905

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a3f6754-2ed2-439b-8fee-5d2751caf67b
  8th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d41f89da-5adc-46de-8e7d-8feac6241905
  30th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/
  University Procurement website

## Provenance

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