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title: "Prospectus 2023 Printing Tender"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
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# Prospectus 2023 Printing Tender

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b0638c4-3797-4393-9fe3-b5fd7e311195

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire has conducted a procurement for the "Prospectus 2023 Printing Tender" aimed at sourcing a supplier for printing its various publications, including the Undergraduate and Postgraduate prospectuses for 2023. This tender falls under the services category within the printing and related services industry. The procurement was initiated with a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 20 August 2021, and the contract, awarded on 2 December 2021, will commence from 3 December 2021 until 2 December 2023, with the delivery location based in Luton, England.

This tender represents an appealing opportunity for businesses in the printing sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in publishing services. With the requirement for suppliers to be able to participate in contract management meetings and undergo operational audits, businesses that can demonstrate strong quality control and flexibility are particularly well-suited to compete. Successful suppliers will engage in a significant contractual relationship with a reputable university, potentially leading to further collaboration in future projects.

## Notice

The University is looking to source a supplier to print its publications. The print brief covers the following publications: * Undergraduate prospectus 2023 * Postgraduate prospectus 2023 * Mini Undergraduate prospectus 2023 * STEM mini prospectus 2023 This will be awarded against the University of Bedfordshire's Terms and Conditions. Suppliers will be able to attend Contract Management meetings at the University at short notice. The University will be able to attend the supplier's premises to audit the operation as required. These are mandatory requirements of the tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25d08ede-e71d-49a5-8d39-8faf7ce769b9 |
| 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 | 2 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2021 - 2 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,735 |
| 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 CHELTENHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2021 at 16:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25d08ede-e71d-49a5-8d39-8faf7ce769b9
- 22 Jul 2021 at 09:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b0d148b-a9fc-40b4-a659-98a48635a877

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25d08ede-e71d-49a5-8d39-8faf7ce769b9
  2nd December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b0d148b-a9fc-40b4-a659-98a48635a877
  22nd July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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