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title: "Provision of Print Services and Signage"
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# Provision of Print Services and Signage

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d3df

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## Summary

Nottingham Trent University has completed the tendering process for the provision of print services and signage across its campuses. This procurement falls under the services category and is managed through an open framework agreement, initially set to run for three years beginning 12 May 2026, with potential extensions leading up to 2034. The university, situated in Nottingham, UK, sought to develop a cost-effective and innovative approach to print and signage needs, aligning with its strategic objectives and operational requirements. The tender was awarded under the open procedure, ensuring transparency and open competition among potential suppliers within this industry sector.

This procurement creates significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in printing services and signage, particularly those classified as SMEs. Suppliers capable of delivering high-quality, cost-efficient design and print solutions, such as banners, signage, and wide-format prints, are well-positioned to benefit from this agreement. The demand for reactive and comprehensive print services requires adaptable companies with a strong logistical framework and innovation-focused strategies. This framework agreement secures businesses a stable, multi-year engagement with a public sector authority, offering a platform for long-term business development and expansion within the region and beyond.

## Notice

Cost-effective and responsive print and signage service, drawing on sector knowledge to offer innovation, efficiency and value for money.

### Lot Information

Lot 1a Signage and Wide Format

Renewal: The Tender is being run in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) and any regulations made under it, including the Procurement Regulations 2024 (Regulations), as amended from time to time. This is an Open Procedure tender, as defined in sections 20(1) and 20(2)(a) of the Act. The University is setting up an Open Framework, which is a series of successive frameworks as defined by the Act. This is the framework 1 of the scheme (NTU/25/2775/DS). There are a maximum of two frameworks under this open framework. This competition is for the award of framework one in the scheme of frameworks. The open framework will last 8 years in total. Framework one will have a contract period of 36 months. Framework two will have a contract period of 60 months.

Lot 1b Reactive Signage

Renewal: The Tender is being run in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) and any regulations made under it, including the Procurement Regulations 2024 (Regulations), as amended from time to time. This is an Open Procedure tender, as defined in sections 20(1) and 20(2)(a) of the Act. The University is setting up an Open Framework, which is a series of successive frameworks as defined by the Act. This is the framework 1 of the scheme (NTU/25/2775/DS). There are a maximum of two frameworks under this open framework. This competition is for the award of framework one in the scheme of frameworks. The open framework will last 8 years in total. Framework one will have a contract period of 36 months. Framework two will have a contract period of 60 months.

Lot 2 Print Services

Renewal: The Tender is being run in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) and any regulations made under it, including the Procurement Regulations 2024 (Regulations), as amended from time to time. This is an Open Procedure tender, as defined in sections 20(1) and 20(2)(a) of the Act. The University is setting up an Open Framework, which is a series of successive frameworks as defined by the Act. This is the framework 1 of the scheme (NTU/25/2775/DS). There are a maximum of two frameworks under this open framework. This competition is for the award of framework one in the scheme of frameworks. The open framework will last 8 years in total. Framework one will have a contract period of 36 months. Framework two will have a contract period of 60 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042814-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2026 - 11 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2034-02-12 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,083,333 |
| Lots value | £3,083,332 |
| Awards value | £3,083,332 |
| Contracts value | £3,083,332 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY |
| Additional buyers | NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU) |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 4FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | St. Ann's |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF14 Nottingham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | AGNE LTD TRADING AS ALPHAGRAPHICS; COLORSET NORTH; FAST GRAPHICS (NOTTINGHAM; HARLOW PRINTING LIMITED T/A HARLOW SOLUTIONS; HICKLING & SQUIRES; N1 VISUAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79820000 - Services related to printing

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 08:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042814-2026
- 27 Feb 2026 at 09:02 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017662-2026
- 27 Oct 2025 at 10:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068419-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042814-2026
  11th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017662-2026
  27th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068419-2025
  27th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ntu.ac.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99413&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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