--- title: "19-15 Print Management Services (Contracts Finder Notice)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f794bc74-97ac-4fc4-8e08-efcdb1ec482e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f794bc74-97ac-4fc4-8e08-efcdb1ec482e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f794bc74-97ac-4fc4-8e08-efcdb1ec482e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f794bc74-97ac-4fc4-8e08-efcdb1ec482e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON" published: "2019-06-05" --- # 19-15 Print Management Services (Contracts Finder Notice) Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f794bc74-97ac-4fc4-8e08-efcdb1ec482e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f794bc74-97ac-4fc4-8e08-efcdb1ec482e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f794bc74-97ac-4fc4-8e08-efcdb1ec482e.json) ## Summary The University of Wolverhampton is currently seeking suppliers for its "19-15 Print Management Services" tender, aimed at establishing a framework for print services in the West Midlands region. This process is in the tender stage, with submissions due by 8th July 2019. The procurement will be conducted using a selective method, structured into three lots: Lot 1 for volume print, Lot 2 for general printing services, and Lot 3 for promotional display print. These contracts are expected to commence on 1st December 2019 and will run for three years, with the possibility of a one-year extension based on performance. This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in printing or related services. Businesses with relevant qualifications, including a minimum annual turnover of £77,000 for Lot 1, £130,000 for Lot 2, and £690,000 for Lot 3, as well as necessary insurance cover and ISO14001 certification, are encouraged to apply. Successful suppliers will benefit from a framework that may also serve other public bodies in the region, providing ongoing opportunities for contracted work. ## Notice The University of Wolverhampton is seeking to establish a framework of suppliers for the provision of Print Management services. The Framework will be split into the below areas and tendered as three (3) Lots. Tenderers can apply for individual lots, any combination or all Lots: Lot 1 - Volume Print (Prospectuses) will be awarded to a single supplier. Lot 2 - Print Support (General Printing Services) will form a framework of a maximum of three (3) suppliers. Lot 3 - Informative & Promotional Display Print will form a framework of a maximum of three (3) suppliers Call-off for the services required under Lots 2 and 3 will be conducted by further competition. The criteria for the award of each call off Contract will be based on specifics for each project e.g. cost, programme, capacity, turnaround time for completion etc. This Agreement will be available for use by other Public Bodies in Wolverhampton and Partner Authorities in the West Midlands Combined Authority, including but not limited to, City of Wolverhampton Council and Royal Wolverhampton Hospital Trust. It is envisaged that this Framework agreement will be let for a period of three (3) years (with an option to extend for up to a further 1 year (subject to satisfactory performance and agreement by both parties). The Framework/Contract are expected to commence 1st December 2019. The Qualification section will be assessed on a pass/fail basis in accordance with the standard qualification questions implemented by the Crown Commercial Services (CCS)/Cabinet Office. The requirements here include: The Tenderers in each Lot must have a Credit Safe Score of >=30. Lot 1 - Volume Print (Prospectuses); - The successful Contractor must have a minimum of PS2m Public Liability Insurance - The successful Contractor must have a minimum of PS5m Employers Indemnity Insurance - The Tenderer must have a minimum annual turnover of PS77K Lot 2 - Print Support (General Printing Services); - The successful Contractor must have a minimum of PS2m Public Liability Insurance - The successful Contractor must have a minimum of PS5m Employers Indemnity Insurance - The Tenderer must have a minimum annual turnover of PS130K Lot 3 - Informative & Promotional Display Print; - The successful Contractor must have a minimum of PS2m Public Liability Insurance - The successful Contractor must have a minimum of PS5m Employers Indemnity Insurance - The Tenderer must have a minimum annual turnover of PS690K Additional Qualification elements are as follows: - The Tenderer must hold ISO14001 (Environmental Management) certification. - Lot 1 and Lot 2 The Tenderer must hold FSC accreditation ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6f88472-38db-483a-a3cf-c69913141b97 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2019 - 30 Nov 2022 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON | | Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON | | Post town | Wolverhampton | | Postcode | WV1 1AD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton | | Local authority | Wolverhampton | | Electoral ward | St Peters | | Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22000000 - Printed matter and related products - 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets - 22458000 - Bespoke printed matter ## Release History - 5 Jun 2019 at 16:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6f88472-38db-483a-a3cf-c69913141b97 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6f88472-38db-483a-a3cf-c69913141b97 5th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://wlv.bravosolution.co.uk/ electronic portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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