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title: "2858LM - Print services for UoS and SHU - Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02af55"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD"
published: "2021-11-25"
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# 2858LM - Print services for UoS and SHU - Framework Agreement

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02af55

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University seeking suppliers for high-quality printing services under a framework agreement, specifically classified under 'Printing and related services' (CPV code: 79800000). The tender is currently in the Award stage, having closed on 11th June 2021. The total contract value is £3,500,000, with a focus on partnerships with innovative and customer-facing suppliers. The delivery region is Sheffield, UK, and the procurement method follows a selective approach, utilising a restricted procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for printing companies, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to provide litho sheet fed and digital printing services. With the potential to appoint between 5 and 10 suppliers for each lot, businesses that can demonstrate quality and competitive pricing will be well-suited to compete. The awarding criteria favour quality (70%) over price (30%), which incentivises suppliers to showcase their capabilities in delivering high-standard print solutions for a diverse range of university-related materials.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University wishes to work in partnership with innovative and customer facing suppliers for the provision of High quality Litho sheet fed and Digital Print and related print services in respect of a wide range of products (including but not limited to brochures, booklets, leaflets, posters, newsletters, and general university stationery.) * Lot 1 - High Quality Litho Sheet Fed and Digital Printing. * Lot 2 - High Quality and Volume Litho Sheet Fed Printing to include Mailing and Fulfilment.We are looking to appoint between 5 and 10 Printing Companies for each Lot, excluding print management companies.The full technical specification can be found in the ITT documentation, which will be available after you have expressed your interest on In-Tend.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University wishes to work in partnership with innovative and customer facing suppliers for the provision of High quality Litho sheet fed and Digital Print and related print services in respect of a wide range of products (including but not limited to brochures, booklets, leaflets, posters, newsletters, and general university stationery.) * Lot 1 - High Quality Litho Sheet Fed & Digital Printing. * Lot 2 - High Quality & Volume Litho Sheet Fed Printing to include Mailing & Fulfilment.We are looking to appoint between 5 and 10 Printing Companies for each Lot, excluding print management companies.

Renewal: Option to extend 2 years in yearly increments subject to performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029321-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | £3,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Additional buyers | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE32 Sheffield |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 11 |
| Supplier names | B & B PRESS (PARKGATE; BELMONT PRESS; HICKLING & SQUIRES; OPTICHROME; PARAGON CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONS (LONDON; POTTS PRINT; RATCLIFF & ROPER (PRINTERS; SPELLMAN WALKER; STEFFCO LTD TRADING AS RESOURCE; STERLING PRESS; W&J LINNEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 79810000 - Printing services
- 79811000 - Digital printing services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2021 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029321-2021
- 11 May 2021 at 09:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010212-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield
- http://www.shu.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield
- https://www.shu.ac.uk/about-us

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