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title: "668 - Print Services"
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# 668 - Print Services

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5346cf58-0af0-49a3-8cb4-dc26e9915b17

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## Summary

Aston University is seeking suppliers for its Print Services Framework, divided into 3 lots: Corporate Stationery, General Print, and Prospectuses/Large Campaigns. The procurement method is selective, with a tender period ending on January 23, 2023. The contract period is scheduled from April 17, 2023, to April 16, 2027. Suppliers will collaborate with Aston departments and design teams directly. The total contract value is £700,000, and the procurement aims to create opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender by Aston University presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in printed matter and related products. Suitable businesses can bid for single or multiple lots, catering to different print service requirements. With a focus on collaboration and quality, this procurement process offers a chance for businesses to establish long-term partnerships with Aston University and contribute to their print services needs over the contract period.

## Notice

Aston University is seeking to appoint 4 suppliers to create and establish a Print Services Framework with options to extend the appointment subject to the mutual agreement of the parties. The lot structure is as follows: Lot 1 - Corporate Stationery (1 supplier required) Lot 2 - General Print (2 suppliers required) Lot 3 - Prospectuses and Large Campaigns (1 supplier required) Following the first stage (SQ), the following top scoring suppliers will move to the second (ITT) stage: Lot 1 - Corporate Stationery (maximum of 3 suppliers) Lot 2 - General Print (maximum of 6 suppliers) Lot 3 - Prospectuses and Large Campaigns (maximum of 3 suppliers) Print Services suppliers will be expected to work directly with different Aston departments, as well as our internal and external design team where appropriate. Tenderers are invited to bid for a single lot or multiple lots of their choice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/954281a7-312c-4b83-8285-a797c6b2c0a1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2023 - 16 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
- 30199730 - Business cards

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2022 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/954281a7-312c-4b83-8285-a797c6b2c0a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/954281a7-312c-4b83-8285-a797c6b2c0a1
  22nd December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Register
  Link to Aston's e-tendering portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk

## Provenance

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