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title: "2858/LM - Print services University of Sheffield & Sheffield Hallam University - Framework Agreement"
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# 2858/LM - Print services University of Sheffield & Sheffield Hallam University - Framework Agreement

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-813d04c2-f823-43fb-971d-9fd2aba5afcd

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is conducting a public procurement process for a framework agreement titled "2858/LM - Print services University of Sheffield & Sheffield Hallam University." This procurement falls under the printing and related services category and is located in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber. The procurement method is a selective procedure, and the process has been officially published as of 11 May 2021. The closing date for the submission of the selection questionnaire (SQ) bids was set for 11 June 2021, with the subsequent contract period commencing on 1 November 2021 and set to conclude on 31 October 2023. The total estimated value of the contract is £3,500,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for printing companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer high-quality litho sheet-fed and digital print services. The University seeks between five and ten suppliers for each lot, thus providing numerous business opportunities within the competitive bid process. Companies that excel in producing a variety of print products, such as brochures, booklets, and university stationery, will find this contract particularly relevant and advantageous for growth in the educational sector.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University wishes to work in partnership with innovative and customer facing suppliers for the provision of High quality Litho sheet fed and Digital Print and related print services in respect of a wide range of products (including but not limited to brochures, booklets, leaflets, posters, newsletters, and general university stationery.) * Lot 1 - High Quality Litho Sheet Fed & Digital Printing. * Lot 2 - High Quality & Volume Litho Sheet Fed Printing to include Mailing & Fulfilment. We are looking to appoint between 5 and 10 Printing Companies for each Lot, excluding print management companies. The full technical specification can be found in the ITT documentation, which will be available after you have expressed your interest on In-Tend. Tender Process and Documentation: This is a Restricted tender exercise. The SQ & ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-tend System. Your tender response must also be submitted through InTend to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered. Closing date for receipt of SQ bids: 11th June 2021 at 12 noon (UK time).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc36038e-21b5-459d-8482-07d7a18a2ee3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,500,000 |
| 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 SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 11 |
| Supplier names | B & B PRESS (PARKGATE; BELMONT PRESS; HICKLING & SQUIRES; OPTICHROME; PARAGON CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONS (LONDON; POTTS PRINT; RATCLIFF & ROPER (PRINTERS; SPELLMAN WALKER; STEFFCO LTD TRADING AS RESOURCE; STERLING PRESS; W&J LINNEY LTD TRADING AS LINNEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2021 at 16:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc36038e-21b5-459d-8482-07d7a18a2ee3
- 11 May 2021 at 09:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6df14918-38ad-4d1b-8144-632b643f97fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc36038e-21b5-459d-8482-07d7a18a2ee3
  23rd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6df14918-38ad-4d1b-8144-632b643f97fc
  11th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield
  This is a Restricted tender exercise. The SQ & ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-tend System. Your tender response must also be submitted through InTend to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered. Closing date for receipt of SQ bids: 11th June 2021 at 12 noon (UK time).

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