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title: "Managed Card Bureau Service for the University of Sunderland"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a4ab"
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published: "2023-02-10"
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# Managed Card Bureau Service for the University of Sunderland

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a4ab

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## Summary

The University of Sunderland has initiated a tender process for a Managed Card Bureau Service, with an expected contract period from September 2023 to August 2026. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically related to printing services. The estimated contract value ranges from approximately £45,000 to £75,000 per annum, with a total value over 5 years of £225,000 to £375,000 ex VAT. The tender submission deadline is 12 noon on Monday, 13th March 2023.

This tender offers opportunities for suppliers to provide comprehensive Campus Card services including creation, printing, distribution, updating, and management. Businesses in the printing industry or those offering related services would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The procurement method is an open procedure, and all relevant information and documentation can be accessed through the InTend portal. Interested parties should consider the quality and cost criteria outlined, aiming to align their proposals with the University's requirements.

## Notice

In 2022, the University conducted a review of its Campus Card, including how it is produced, distributed and used within the business for both staff and students. The University is seeking commercial proposals from suppliers for a Managed CBS to deliver all aspects of Campus Card creation, printing, distribution, updating and management.The contract is expected to commence September 2023 to August 2026 (with up to 2 x 1 year extensions taking to a possible August 2028). The anticipated value of the award is approximately PS45,000 to PS75,000 ex VAT per annum, with a total value over 5 years (the maximum contract length) of PS225,000 to PS375,000 ex VAT.For the purpose of this tender award and any subsequent services which may be connected with the original award, we reserve the right to spend a further 30% of the anticipated spend subject to changes in University requirements or changes to legislation (there is no guarantee of spend).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In 2022, the University conducted a review of its Campus Card, including how it is produced, distributed, and used within the business for both staff and students. The University is seeking commercial proposals from suppliers for a Managed CBS to deliver all aspects of Campus Card creation, printing, distribution, updating and management.The contract is expected to commence September 2023 to August 2026 (with up to 2 x 1 year extensions taking to a possible August 2028). The anticipated value of the award is approximately PS45,000 to PS75,000 ex VAT per annum, with a total value over 5 years (the maximum contract length) of PS225,000 to PS375,000 ex VAT.For the purpose of this tender award and any subsequent services which may be connected with the original award, we reserve the right to spend a further 30% of the anticipated spend subject to changes in University requirements or changes to legislation (there is no guarantee of spend).By expressing your interest in the tender through InTend, you will be given access to all the tender documents, which outline the requirements and relevant dates, essential information, and what is required.Closing date for submissions of tender responses is - 12 noon Monday, 13th March 2023Expressions of interest and tender documents are available via In-Tendhttps://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home. Additional information: Any commissions under this contract or framework maybe subject to external funding from bodies such as DfE, Arts Council, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP, etc., and the successful suppliers will be expected to work with the University on any funding applications where appropriate. This list of funding bodies is not exhaustive.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004165-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £375,000 |
| Lots value | £375,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC23 Sunderland, TLI42 Tower Hamlets |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 79820000 - Services related to printing

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2023 at 12:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004165-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home
- https://www.sunderland.ac.uk

## Provenance

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