--- title: "23-56 Print Management Services Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0428c0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0428c0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0428c0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0428c0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON" published: "2024-05-31" --- # 23-56 Print Management Services Framework Agreement Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0428c0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0428c0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0428c0.json) ## Summary The University of Wolverhampton has issued a tender for Print Management Services Framework Agreement. This procurement opportunity falls under the services category in the printing services industry. The University is seeking high-quality suppliers to provide volume print prospectuses, general printing services, informative and promotional display print, and promotional products. The framework agreement will be split into four lots, and suppliers can bid for individual lots, all lots, or any combination of lots. The tender deadline is 1st July 2024, with the invitation for the second stage scheduled for 12th August 2024. This tender by the University of Wolverhampton offers business growth opportunities for organisations providing printing and related services. Companies specialising in printing services, promotional products, and signage can participate in the competitive tender process. It is essential for businesses to demonstrate high quality, value for money, and the ability to adhere to contract terms. This procurement process emphasises the importance of trained and experienced staff to deliver services efficiently. Suppliers selected for the framework agreement will have the potential to secure contracts with the University over the contract period of 36 months. ## Notice The University of Wolverhampton (the 'University') wishes to enter into a contract (the "Contract") with a Contractor (the 'Contractor') to supply Print Management Services to the University and its Entities. The University is seeking an agreement via Competitive Tenders ("Tenders") from suitably qualified organisations ("Tenderers") in response to the provision of the aforementioned Goods and Services. The University is looking to appoint Suppliers to the Print Management Service Framework Agreement who can demonstrate that they offer high quality in terms of goods and/or services that are 'fit for purpose' and can also offer excellent value for money over the entire contract period. Further details are provided in Schedule 1 Scope and Specification of the Invitation To Tender. The Framework Agreement will be split into the below four (4) lots. Tenderers can apply for an individual lot, all lots and/or any combination of lots. Lot No. 1 Volume Print (Prospectuses) 2 Print Support (General Printing Services) 3 Signage, Informative and Promotional Display Print 4 Promotional Products All activities under the Framework Agreement on behalf of the University should be carried out by appropriately trained, qualified and experienced staff. The calibre of the Supplier staff (carrying out the business-as-usual contract/relationship management) is of prime importance to the University in that it ensures the quality of the service, adherence to lead times and the prompt resolution of any issues. A model specification (which does not fully quantify all the terms but covers the key terms and deliverables and the broad requirements of the service) is provided in the Invitation To Tender document and is used for tendering purposes only. The specification may be modified by individuals (the participating organisations) subject to negotiation with the successful Tenderers. ### Lot Information Volume Print Prospectuses 1. Introduction and Overview The University of Wolverhampton ('the University') is seeking to appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of Volume Print services, mainly Prospectuses. 1.2 A proportion of the University's print jobs are produced by its in-house Digital Print Services Unit. This work includes corporate stationery, specific event invites, internal departmental publicity material, posters to name but a few. This is a relationship that will continue throughout the contract. This contract refers to a requirement for larger scale ad-hoc projects but not limited to, including the University's Undergraduate and Postgraduate Prospectuses. 1.3 The University is looking for a Supplier who offers high quality in terms of goods and/or services that are 'fit for purpose' and can also offer excellent value for money over the entire contract period. Additional information: 2.1.1. To allow this Contract to be used for potential Funded projects we are notifying all tenderers that some works might be subject to part funding by, for example, the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme for England (ESIF), European Regional Development Fund. (ERDF) or any other European Union Funded Programme, or other Funding Body e.g. Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEP Options: Option to extend for up to 12 months Renewal: Option to extend for up to 12 months Print Support (General Printing Services) 1. Introduction and Overview 1.1 The University of Wolverhampton ('the University') wishes to contract with Suppliers who offer high quality in terms of goods and/or services that are 'fit for purpose' and demonstrate excellent value for money over the entire contract period. 1.2 A proportion of the University's print jobs are produced by its in-house Digital Print Services Unit. This work includes corporate stationery, specific event invites, internal departmental publicity material, posters to name but a few. This is a relationship that will continue throughout the contract. This contract refers to a requirement to provide print services with capability that the University does not have in house and/or cannot deliver print service in the agreed timeframe. Additional information: To allow this Contract to be used for potential Funded projects we are notifying all tenderers that some works might be subject to part funding by, for example, the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme for England (ESIF), European Regional Development Fund. (ERDF) or any other European Union Funded Programme, or other Funding Body e.g. Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEP Options: Option to extend for up to 12 months Renewal: Option to extend for up to 12 months Informative and Promotional Display Print 1. Introduction and Overview 1.1 The University of Wolverhampton ('the University') wish to engage with Suppliers of a wide variety of materials ranging from window vinyls to flags, zap stands through to informative hoardings. 1.2 The University has an in-house Print Service Unit where on occasion some requirements for this Lot 3 may be produced. This is a relationship that will continue throughout the entire period of the Contract. Additional information: To allow this Contract to be used for potential Funded projects we are notifying all tenderers that some works might be subject to part funding by, for example, the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme for England (ESIF), European Regional Development Fund. (ERDF) or any other European Union Funded Programme, or other Funding Body e.g. Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEP Options: Option to extend for up to 12 months Renewal: Option to extend for up to 12 months Promotional Products 1. Introduction and Overview 1.1 The University of Wolverhampton (the University) is seeking a small number of suppliers to work with who may specialise in different areas. 1.2 The suppliers must offer high quality in terms of goods and/or services that are 'fit for purpose' and offer excellent value for money over the Contract term. Additional information: To allow this Contract to be used for potential Funded projects we are notifying all tenderers that some works might be subject to part funding by, for example, the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme for England (ESIF), European Regional Development Fund. (ERDF) or any other European Union Funded Programme, or other Funding Body e.g. Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEP Options: Option to extend for up to 12 months Renewal: Option to extend for up to 12 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016965-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | 31 Jan 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 36 months | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £785,000 | | Lots value | £785,000 | | 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 WOLVERHAMPTON | | Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79800000 - Printing and related services - 79810000 - Printing services - 79823000 - Printing and delivery services ## Release History - 31 May 2024 at 08:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016965-2024 - 20 Dec 2023 at 14:47 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037503-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.wlv.ac.uk - https://wlv.bravosolution.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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