--- title: "Printed Matter" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7a7f8423-72e4-4f35-98d7-8a2ef1613ecf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7a7f8423-72e4-4f35-98d7-8a2ef1613ecf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7a7f8423-72e4-4f35-98d7-8a2ef1613ecf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7a7f8423-72e4-4f35-98d7-8a2ef1613ecf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY" published: "2022-03-08" --- # Printed Matter Buyer: LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a7f8423-72e4-4f35-98d7-8a2ef1613ecf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7a7f8423-72e4-4f35-98d7-8a2ef1613ecf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7a7f8423-72e4-4f35-98d7-8a2ef1613ecf.json) ## Summary Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is currently conducting a procurement process for the provision of various printed materials under the title "Printed Matter". This opportunity, which falls under the goods category with a total estimated value of £500,000, includes four distinct lots, encompassing services such as applicant pack printing, prospectus production, digital and large format printing. The procurement is in the open tender stage, with submissions accepted until 23 May 2022 at 12:00 noon. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1 August 2022, with a duration of three years, and potential extensions available for up to two additional years. All submissions must be processed through the In-tend portal, as direct communication via email is not permitted. This tender represents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the printing sector, particularly those experienced in handling diverse printing requirements and fulfilling large orders. Companies offering services in litho print, digital print, and large format print would be ideally suited for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they can submit bids for one or more lots, enhancing their visibility and potential revenues while contributing to the university's civic commitments through high-quality service delivery. ## Notice 1.1 Tender Overview and Background Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is an ambitious modern civic university, committed to providing excellence in education and an outstanding student experience. Working in partnership with our students we deliver high quality, research-led, practice-informed programmes that promote academic inclusion and civic engagement. We support subject diversity, and recognise the importance of academic identity from the staff and student perspective. By setting high expectations we aim to enhance our reputation as an inspiring, socially responsible, international university committed to supporting the development of our staff and students. Our civic commitment is reflected in the LJMU curriculum and extends through our partnerships beyond the University, in Liverpool and the wider region, at a national level, and globally. The University's Strategic Plan 2017-22 sets out the strategic approach to Excellence in Education, which includes being 'a university with inspiring, engaging and challenging curricula, shaped by research and real-world practice. https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/ 1.2 The Requirement Printed Matter - four lots: * Lot One - Applicant pack including print fulfilment and mailout * Lot Two - Prospectus & mini-guide , other litho print * Lot Three - Digital Print - small and large jobs * Lot Four - Large Format Print - including pop up banners , storage and set up Please refer to Appendix A - for full specification It is intended that a maximum of one supplier is appointed to each lot. These will be the Tenderers who score the highest based on the Award Criteria. Bidders may apply for one or more, or all Lots. Bidders may apply, for one or more lots. 1.3 Historic Spend Data Lot One - Applicant pack PS98k - PS110,000 over the last 3 years. Lot Two - Prospectus & mini-guide PS10-30k per annum Lot Three - Digital print Approximately PS100k per annum. Lot Four - Large Format Print Approximately PS70k- PS100k per annum. Please note there is no guarantee that future orders would come to these values. 1.4 Tendering Process This Invitation to Tender has been advertised in Find A Tender. The Authority is managing this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations") - Open Procedure 1.5 Contact All correspondence pertaining to this tender must be submitted via the In-tend correspondence portal, please do not make contact via telephone or direct email, as you will not receive a response. Please ensure you submit your Supplier Questionnaire in plenty of time to meet the 12- noon deadline. The portal shuts off once the closing date has expired. LJMU will not agree to extensions for submission, nor accept via email. 1.6 Duration and Compliance The duration of the agreement is 3 years, with a potential 2 further 1 x year extensions period (agreement period). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2ccc688-fcc5-4b6e-a177-88156ac38ce8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 23 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 1 Aug 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L2 2QP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22000000 - Printed matter and related products ## Release History - 8 Mar 2022 at 13:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2ccc688-fcc5-4b6e-a177-88156ac38ce8 - 8 Mar 2022 at 13:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2ccc688-fcc5-4b6e-a177-88156ac38ce8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2ccc688-fcc5-4b6e-a177-88156ac38ce8 8th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66c8d29c-e632-4280-a0ba-79b5269b68af The SQ should be completed as the first stage. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5ad0b5c2-306e-4edc-8cd0-0eb9544ca66f The ITT document only needs to be completed if you are successful in entering stage two of the procurement process, following the evaluation of the SQ's. One ITT document is needed per lot, therefore if you are applying for each of the four lots, you will need to submit four ITT documents, and so on. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7858fb29-9565-41d8-9ded-9c5ea09c292d - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cffa5590-a046-4027-8376-5cefa19704a7 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/acbdac8c-765f-453c-8380-7ddcb42cb995 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1fd84f95-495e-411b-b7a0-8b5cf5d196f8 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/632ae64b-ca53-4e5f-bd51-932d2955a80b - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fef8a69b-d458-489d-8067-04f403eda1e3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5bee1fcd-7d18-4aee-ab63-bdce8b366937 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a2191d6-d673-4fa0-88b0-3f9b34beb856 - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ljmu/aspx/Home 1. ALL THE DOCUMENTS FOR THIS TENDER CAN BE FOUND ON IN-TEND. 2. NO COMMUNICATION SHOULD BE MADE VIA EMAIL - ALL MUST GO THROUGH THE IN-TEND PORTAL. EMAILS AND CALLS WILL BE IGNORED. 3. THE SQ IS STAGE ONE, THE ITT IS STAGE TWO. YOU DO NOT NEED TO COMPLETE THE ITT AS PART OF STAGE ONE. ## Notice URLs - http://www.ljmu.ac.uk - https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7a7f8423-72e4-4f35-98d7-8a2ef1613ecf. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7a7f8423-72e4-4f35-98d7-8a2ef1613ecf.json.