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title: "424 - External Printing Services"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE"
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# 424 - External Printing Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4541520c-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The University of Gloucestershire is undertaking a public procurement process for the contract titled "424 - External Printing Services." This tender falls under the printing services industry category and was published on 4 October 2016. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender period closed on 11 November 2016. The initial contract period is set to begin on 6 February 2017 and will last for one year, with a potential extension option for up to five years. The service will be delivered to locations in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, with a total estimated contract value of £1,500,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the printing services sector. Businesses that specialise in printing services, particularly those with capacity for large volume jobs, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, suppliers who can demonstrate flexibility and quality in service provision may find a strong advantage in securing future contracts with the University as a result of this initial engagement.

## Notice

The University is seeking to enter into a contract with a single supplier for the non-exclusive provision of the printing services. The initial length of the agreement will be one year, with the option (at the University's sole discretion) to renew for further periods of one year, up to a maximum of five years. Additional information: Suppliers can download tender information from the University's e-tendering portal. Completed tenders also need to be submitted through the e-tendering portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/glos/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f420f0b-2bfb-4268-b924-06a04a8f0a3b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 GLOUCESTERSHIRE |
| Locality | CHELTENHAM |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL53 7TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Cheltenham |
| Electoral ward | College |
| Westminster constituency | Cheltenham |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PARAGON GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79810000 - Printing services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2017 at 10:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f420f0b-2bfb-4268-b924-06a04a8f0a3b
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21ed60fa-68b2-4ece-b82b-c86524aca3c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f420f0b-2bfb-4268-b924-06a04a8f0a3b
  10th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21ed60fa-68b2-4ece-b82b-c86524aca3c7
  4th October 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/glos/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.glos.ac.uk/partnerships/pages/procurement.aspx
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/glos/aspx/Home

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