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title: "Print Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eab8ff04-7c9e-4e98-917b-b527809739dc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
published: "2018-10-19"
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# Print Services Framework

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eab8ff04-7c9e-4e98-917b-b527809739dc

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## Summary

The University of Derby has awarded a contract for the Print Services Framework, a procurement process completed under the open procedure method. This contract, valued at £900,000 and minimum bidding threshold of £300,000, is classified under the services category related to printed matter and related products. The procurement took place in the East Midlands, with the contract period spanning from 21 August 2018 to 19 August 2021. The tender period ended on 30 May 2018, with the contract award published on 19 October 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing and related services to engage with a leading educational institution. Companies capable of delivering a wide range of printed materials, including promotional items, educational materials, and custom print solutions, will find a suitable market within this framework. Larger firms with experience in handling substantial contracts are particularly well-suited to compete, leveraging their resources and capabilities to meet the University of Derby’s requirements effectively.

## Notice

Contract award for the University of Derby's Print Services Framework contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e62d560-1053-4d40-b4f1-0d7c181576f7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Aug 2018 - 19 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 11 |
| Supplier names | BELMONT PRESS; BOWDEN AND SONS T/A EXCEL COLOUR PRINT; CATS SOLUTIONS; HICKLING AND SQUIRES (UK; JOHN BAXTER & SONS; JOHN E WRIGHT; OPTICHROME; POTTS PRINT (UK; SPECIALISED CANVAS SERVICES; STERLING PRESS; W&J LINNEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2018 at 14:32 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e62d560-1053-4d40-b4f1-0d7c181576f7
- 19 Oct 2018 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e62d560-1053-4d40-b4f1-0d7c181576f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e62d560-1053-4d40-b4f1-0d7c181576f7
  19th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f040c1ed-27aa-4759-a082-d4f7efb1fe6f

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