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title: "Provision of Printing Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dc10"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Provision of Printing Services

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dc10

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed the procurement process for a framework agreement aimed at providing printing services, covering various specialist areas such as premium large printing for key publications and general mid-range printing for brochures and leaflets. The procurement was conducted via a direct award method to ensure continuity of service until November 2026 while preparations for a new tendering process are underway. The awarded contracts commence on 18th November 2025 and finish on 17th November 2026, with services to be delivered primarily in Birmingham, UK, under industry category CPV 79810000 for printing services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in high-quality printing services, including those capable of meeting demands for both large-scale premium projects and more general, medium-scale runs. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive graphic and signage installation services for display and exhibition projects will find Lot 3 highly relevant. Businesses involved in this sector can leverage this opportunity to bolster their operational reach and establish a stronger presence within the public sector procurement landscape through consistent cooperation with a prestigious institution like the University of Birmingham.

## Notice

The University of Birmingham previously established a framework agreement for the provision of printing services across a range of specialist areas. This was lotted as outlined below: Lot 1: Premium Large Printers - Provision of high quality print for key University publications, such as the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Prospectuses and university magazines. - Variable data and distribution services. Lot 2: General Mid-range Printers - Provision of quality print for a variety of general short to medium run printed material, such as brochures, leaflets, folders and calendars. Lot 3: Display and Exhibition Services (Wide format signage) - Provision of a variety of quality display and exhibition services, such as pull ups, pop up banner stands, wall graphics, vehicle wraps, lamp-post flags. - Provision of a quality graphic and signage installation service.

### Procurement Information

The current outsourced printing framework is due for renewal. To ensure continuity of service and allow sufficient time for a comprehensive re-tendering process, the University of Birmingham intends to extend the existing framework agreement for a further 12 months until November 2026. This extension is necessary to maintain access to specialist services based on expertise, pricing, and availability. A formal procurement process will be undertaken to establish the new framework agreement during 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071738-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2025 - 17 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BELMONT PRESS; HICKLING AND SQUIRES (UK; POTTS PRINT (UK; STERLING PRESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79810000 - Printing services

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2025 at 15:36 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071738-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071738-2025
  6th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://WWW.belmont.co.uk
- http://sterlingsolutions.co.uk
- http://www.birmingham.ac.uk
- https://hickling-squires.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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