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title: "Managed Print, Mailroom and Offsite Bulk and Marketing Print Services - AWARD"
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# Managed Print, Mailroom and Offsite Bulk and Marketing Print Services - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e951ed3a-324b-4a17-b3f4-ef6d4c1554ec

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## Summary

The University of Sunderland has awarded a contract for Managed Print, Mailroom, and Offsite Bulk and Marketing Print Services, with a value of £4,500,000. The contract period is from August 2023 to July 2028, with a possible extension of one year. The closing date for tender submissions was 6th January 2023, and the contract was awarded on 10th March 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses offering printing and related services to compete for providing their services to the University of Sunderland. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this open procedure tender. The University may award all lots to a single tenderer or distribute them among multiple suppliers for economic advantage.

## Notice

The University of Sunderland and its subsidiaries are looking to procure Managed Print, Mailroom and Offsite Bulk and Marketing Print Services, from August 2023 to July 2028 (with an option to extend for a further 1 year). A 5-month mobilisation plan is expected to commence March 2023. The overall current service has handled work historically to an approximate value of PS500,000 per annum. For the purpose of this tender award and any subsequent services which may be connected with the original award, we reserve the right to spend a further 50% of the anticipated spend subject to changes in University requirements or changes to legislation (there is no guarantee of spend). By expressing your interest in the tender through InTend, you will be given access to all the tender documents which outline the requirements and relevant dates, essential information, and what is required. The Authority can award all Lots to a single Tenderer. However, separate contracts for each or any combination of the Lots will be awarded to separate Tenderers if it is more economically advantageous to do so. The Authority has the right to choose Lot 4 instead of Lots 1 and 3 if it is economically advantageous to do so. Tenderers are invited to bid for [all or any of] the Lots. Closing date for submission of tenders responses is - 12 noon Friday 6th January 2023

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db3b571a-79bf-4855-a247-7df22ca3ca20 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,200,000 |
| 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 SUNDERLAND |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | APOGEE; POTTS PRINT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 50313200 - Photocopier maintenance services
- 64110000 - Postal services
- 64112000 - Postal services related to letters
- 64113000 - Postal services related to parcels
- 79521000 - Photocopying services
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 79810000 - Printing services
- 79811000 - Digital printing services
- 79820000 - Services related to printing
- 79821000 - Print finishing services
- 79821100 - Proofreading services
- 79823000 - Printing and delivery services
- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services
- 79999100 - Scanning services

## Release History

- 17 May 2023 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db3b571a-79bf-4855-a247-7df22ca3ca20

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db3b571a-79bf-4855-a247-7df22ca3ca20
  17th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/finance/sections/procurement/

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