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title: "Print and Associated Services Framework to include Hybrid Mail and Digital Transformation Solutions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e462"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX"
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# Print and Associated Services Framework to include Hybrid Mail and Digital Transformation Solutions

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e462

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## Summary

The University of Essex, in collaboration with Dukefield Procurement Ltd, is offering a substantial framework agreement for "Print and Associated Services," including hybrid mail and digital transformation solutions. This procurement process is under the category of services within the printing and associated services industry, scheduled as an open procedure. The procurement covers the entire UK and is available to various public sector bodies. The framework intends to appoint up to fifteen suppliers and is valued at an estimated £100 million. The contract award was completed on 23 May 2025, following an active tender stage initiated earlier that year.

This framework presents significant business opportunities for organisations involved in printing services, digital transformation, and document management solutions. Companies specialising in cloud services, design consultancy, and mail management services can benefit from participating. The procurement encourages an open competitive environment with quality and price being key criteria, allowing businesses of various scales to compete effectively. SMEs and larger enterprises engaged in business forms, archiving services, and electronic mailing solutions can leverage this framework to expand their reach and grow commercially across the public sector in the UK.

## Notice

The Framework will provide access to a comprehensive range of Print and Associated Services including Hybrid Mail and Digital Transformation Solutions. It is let by the University of Essex and is open for use by all contracting authorities across the public sector throughout the UK (and any future successors to these organisations). These include (but not limited to) central government departments and agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities, Police Authorities, Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Hospices, Registered Charities, National Parks, Registered Social Landlords and any other body permitted by the Contracting Authority. Full details of the classification of eligible end user establishments and geographical areas is available at https://www.dukefieldprocurement.co.uk/fts-eligible-users The Framework will be let across a single Lot. There will be a maximum of fifteen (15) suppliers awarded a place on the framework.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The framework will provide access to a comprehensive suite of Print and Associated Services to include, but not be limited to: * Print Supplies and Services * Design Services * Hybrid Mail Services and Solutions * Digital Transformation Solutions - including Cloud Services, Document Management Services, Document Storage and Distribution Services, Omni Channel Communications, Mailing and Mail Management Solutions and Scanning and Archiving Services. * Consultancy Services - there will also be access to a range of consultancy service to support the operation and use of the framework across all framework supply and service areas.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025578-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX |
| Additional buyers | DUKEFIELD PROCUREMENT LIMITED; PUBLIC SECTOR |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 3SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Wivenhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | CDP PRINT MANAGEMENT; CDS PRINT SERVICES; FCS LASER MAIL; HARLOW SOLUTIONS; MBA GROUP; PSL PRINT MANAGEMENT; STERLING PRESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
- 22140000 - Leaflets
- 22150000 - Brochures
- 22458000 - Bespoke printed matter
- 22800000 - Paper or paperboard registers, account books, binders, forms and other articles of printed stationery
- 22822000 - Business forms
- 22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter
- 30131000 - Mailroom equipment
- 30197630 - Printing paper
- 48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package
- 48782000 - Storage management software package
- 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services
- 63121000 - Storage and retrieval services
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 64100000 - Post and courier services
- 64110000 - Postal services
- 64216120 - Electronic mail services
- 64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services
- 72212310 - Document creation software development services
- 72412000 - Electronic mail service provider
- 72512000 - Document management services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79570000 - Mailing-list compilation and mailing services
- 79571000 - Mailing services
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 79810000 - Printing services
- 79811000 - Digital printing services
- 79820000 - Services related to printing
- 79821000 - Print finishing services
- 79822500 - Graphic design services
- 79823000 - Printing and delivery services
- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services
- 79995100 - Archiving services
- 79999100 - Scanning services

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 08:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025578-2025
- 19 Feb 2025 at 16:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005981-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cdp.co.uk
- http://www.cds.co.uk
- http://www.dukefield.co.uk/about-us/
- http://www.fcslasermail.co.uk
- http://www.mba-group.com
- http://www.pslprint.com
- http://www.sterlingsolutions.co.uk
- https://harlowsolutions.co.uk/
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.dukefieldprocurement.co.uk/fts-eligible-users
- https://www.essex.ac.uk/

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