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title: "T1146 - Print and Overflow Design mini competition"
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buyer: "University of Essex"
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# T1146 - Print and Overflow Design mini competition

Buyer: University of Essex  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c67480ed-758e-40f0-97ea-3addf6a1d018

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## Summary

The University of Essex procured print management and overflow design services for its in-house function. The requirement covers general digital and litho mono and four-colour offset printing, finishing, display and exhibition print, wide-format digital printing, and secure printing for examination papers and diplomas. It also includes design support to provide additional capacity when the university’s internal team is unable to meet demand. The work is centred on the University of Essex at Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, with delivery destinations spanning the United Kingdom and overseas locations. This is a services contract for miscellaneous printed matter, including CPV 22900000, and would suit a supplier able to combine commercial print production with design capability and secure handling of sensitive academic materials.

The procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. It was run as a selective call-off mini competition from the University of Essex Print and Associated Services Framework. The estimated procurement value was £750,000. The contract was awarded on 19 August 2026 to Continuous Data Print (UK) Ltd for £58,381.28. The awarded contract period runs from 3 August 2026 to 31 July 2031. The tender submission deadline was 30 March 2026 at 12:00. The published data identifies the selected supplier and an active award. Participation was not marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises or voluntary, community and social enterprises. No lots are identified.

This award demonstrates a sustained requirement from the University of Essex for a supplier that can manage varied print work alongside overflow design support. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need proven digital and lithographic production across mono and four-colour offset work, finishing, display and exhibition materials, and wide-format output. Experience of secure printing for examination papers and diplomas would be important, as would robust controls for confidential files, production accuracy and dependable delivery. The requirement also favours a business with an established design team able to absorb work from an in-house university function. Suppliers would need access to the relevant university framework route, sufficient production capacity and the ability to fulfil UK and overseas delivery requirements.

## Notice

The University of Essex is looking for an experienced and suitably qualified Supplier from the University of Essex Print and Associated Services Framework, to provide Print Management Services. These services Include: General digital and litho mono and 4-colour offset printing and finishing; Display & Exhibition Print; Wide-format digital printing; Secure printing for exam papers & diplomas; Design services to provide overflow capacity for the University's in-house design function

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8860ecd-b4fc-4d8b-8485-13640567ec9d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,381 |
| 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 Essex |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Postcode area | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 3SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Wivenhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Continuous Dataprint (U.K.) Limited |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2026 at 12:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8860ecd-b4fc-4d8b-8485-13640567ec9d
- 19 Aug 2026 at 11:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8860ecd-b4fc-4d8b-8485-13640567ec9d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8860ecd-b4fc-4d8b-8485-13640567ec9d
  19th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=UNIESSEX
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