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title: "ID 3876738 DfE SRC - Provision of Print Services for Further Education Colleges NI"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030d75"
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# ID 3876738 DfE SRC - Provision of Print Services for Further Education Colleges NI

Buyer: SOUTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030d75

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## Summary

The Southern Regional College (SRC) is seeking a contractor for the provision of print services for further education colleges in Northern Ireland. This tender, titled "ID 3876738 DfE SRC - Provision of Print Services for Further Education Colleges NI," falls under the category of printing and distribution services. The procurement stage is currently completed, with a contract value of £1,575,000. The project is set to begin upon contract award and will initially run for three years, with options for two additional two-year extensions. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and was aimed at regional colleges including Belfast Metropolitan College and North West Regional College, located in the UK.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in printing and distribution services, particularly those with experience in educational sectors. Companies capable of providing quality methodologies and effective account management would be well-suited to compete. The opportunity attracts a range of suppliers, including small to medium enterprises (SMEs), given that successful contractors should maintain high performance levels and manage potential contingencies. Businesses looking to establish or grow contracts within the educational sector should consider this lucrative opportunity and prepare competitive proposals with a focus on quality and cost-effectiveness.

## Notice

On behalf of the six regional colleges in Northern Ireland (Southern Regional College, Belfast Metropolitan College, North West Regional College, South West College, South Eastern Regional College and the Northern Regional College) the Southern Regional College (SRC) wishes to appoint a Contractor to deliver print services for the sector. The Contract will commence upon the date of Contract award for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for two further periods of 2 years each.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

On behalf of the six regional colleges in Northern Ireland (Southern Regional College, Belfast Metropolitan College, North West Regional College, South West College, South Eastern Regional College and the Northern Regional College) the Southern Regional College (SRC) wishes to appoint a Contractor to deliver print services for the sector. The Contract will commence upon the date of Contract award for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for two further periods of 2 years each.

Options: The Contract will commence upon the date of Contract award for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for two further periods of 2 years each.

Renewal: The Contract will commence upon the date of Contract award for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for two further periods of 2 years each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011297-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,575,000 |
| Lots value | £1,575,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,575,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE |
| Additional buyers | FE BELFAST METROPOLITAN COLLEGE; FE NORTH WEST REGIONAL COLLEGE; FE NORTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE; FE SOUTH EASTERN REGIONAL COLLEGE; FE SOUTH WEST COLLEGE; FE SOUTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE |
| Locality | NEWRY |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT35 8DN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey |
| Local authority | Antrim and Newtownabbey |
| Electoral ward | Antrim Centre |
| Westminster constituency | South Antrim |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | W G BAIRD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 79810000 - Printing services
- 79823000 - Printing and delivery services
- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services

## Release History

- 3 May 2022 at 08:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011297-2022
- 20 Jan 2022 at 17:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001756-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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