--- title: "Print Services for Lancaster University Prospectuses" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ead5ee86-144e-47a2-99e2-82a9b881f1e1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ead5ee86-144e-47a2-99e2-82a9b881f1e1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ead5ee86-144e-47a2-99e2-82a9b881f1e1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ead5ee86-144e-47a2-99e2-82a9b881f1e1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LANCASTER UNIVERSITY" published: "2018-09-14" --- # Print Services for Lancaster University Prospectuses Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ead5ee86-144e-47a2-99e2-82a9b881f1e1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ead5ee86-144e-47a2-99e2-82a9b881f1e1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ead5ee86-144e-47a2-99e2-82a9b881f1e1.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Lancaster University, which is seeking tenders for "Print Services for Lancaster University Prospectuses." This project falls under the printed matter industry category and is located in Lancaster, United Kingdom. Currently in the Tender stage, the closing date for submissions is set for 12 October 2018. The university indicates that this tender is for the production of undergraduate and postgraduate prospectuses for the 2020 entry year, with the potential for an extension of the contract for up to three additional years based on performance. The procurement method is an open procedure, indicating that any interested party can submit a bid. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for printing companies with experience in the higher education sector to grow their business. Businesses that can demonstrate a track record of delivering high-quality printed products while providing competitive pricing will be well-positioned to compete. The requirement for both exemplary service and a superior final product indicates that firms capable of meeting these standards, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), may find this contract particularly advantageous. ## Notice Lancaster University is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the associated documentation for the print production of the University's Undergraduate and Postgraduate prospectuses for the 2020 entry year. If the winning bidder provides a satisfactory service in the fulfilment of these requirements, then the contract will be extended on a yearly basis for the next three additional years subject to the previous year's performance. It may also be required for the winning bidder to print our International prospectus as well, although the specification for this is not yet known. We would however expect any costs to be in line with those provided within this bid. The University are looking for bids from printing companies with a proven track record of producing similar documents for the higher education sector, and who can offer both dedicated service and a final product which is of an exemplary standard, whilst remaining competitive on price. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44e6b2db-cbf6-4858-aaae-2563f845f2d8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LANCASTER | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA1 4YW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre | | Local authority | Lancaster | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 22000000 - Printed matter and related products - 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets - 22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter - 79820000 - Services related to printing - 79823000 - Printing and delivery services - 79824000 - Printing and distribution services ## Release History - 14 Sep 2018 at 15:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44e6b2db-cbf6-4858-aaae-2563f845f2d8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44e6b2db-cbf6-4858-aaae-2563f845f2d8 14th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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