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title: "4403.PS.LWM.24 Print Services Framework Agreement for High Quality Litho Sheet Fed and Digital Printing (non Wide Format)"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD"
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# 4403.PS.LWM.24 Print Services Framework Agreement for High Quality Litho Sheet Fed and Digital Printing (non Wide Format)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e26d

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has completed a procurement process for the provision of high-quality litho sheet-fed and digital printing services under the contract ID 4403.PS.LWM.24. This procurement falls within the services category for printing and related services, with the procurement process identified as an FTS Restricted procedure. The primary region for delivery is UKE32. The procurement stage was an award on 21st July 2025, with a contract value of £1,600,000. The framework agreement is for a period until 31st October 2029. The University aimed to appoint up to seven innovative and customer-focused suppliers, with a particular focus on the quality of service provided.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the printing services industry, especially those involved in the production of brochures, booklets, leaflets, posters, newsletters, and stationery. The successful suppliers include B. and B. Press (Parkgate) Limited, Belmont Press Ltd, Hickling & Squires UK, W&J Linney Ltd, Optichrome Ltd, Page Bros (Norwich) Ltd, and Pureprint Group Limited. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-represented among the selected suppliers, indicating ample opportunity for similar businesses to thrive in the framework. With quality being a major criterion (accounting for 70% of the evaluation), businesses with a strong focus on delivering high-quality services would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The selective procurement method benefits businesses that can demonstrate both innovation and reliability in service provision.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield, Print and Creative Services (UoS) and The Print Shop, Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) wish to work with innovative and customer focussed 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). We are looking to appoint a maximum of 7 suppliers.Tender Process and Documentation:This is an FTS Restricted tender exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/SheffieldIf you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-Tend System.Your tender response must also be submitted through In-Tend to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Sheffield, Print and Creative Services (UoS) and The Print Shop, Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) wish to work with innovative and customer focussed 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). We are looking to appoint a maximum of 7 suppliers.Tender Process and Documentation:This is an FTS Restricted tender exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/SheffieldIf you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-Tend System.Your tender response must also be submitted through In-Tend to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered. Additional information: Estimated value is based on 4 year contract as per the ITT documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041587-2025 |
| 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 | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,600,000 |
| Lots value | £1,600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,600,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| 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 | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE32 Sheffield |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | B. AND B. PRESS (PARKGATE; BELMONT PRESS; HICKLING & SQUIRES; OPTICHROME; PAGE BROS (NORWICH; PUREPRINT GROUP; W&J LINNEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
- 22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 79810000 - Printing services
- 79811000 - Digital printing services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2025 at 11:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041587-2025
- 17 Feb 2025 at 08:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005273-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/SheffieldIf

## Provenance

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