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Published 25 Jun 2021, 11:31 BST

Official UK procurement notice

External Printing Services · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: University of Huddersfield (Education)

Framework agreementServicesRestricted procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£350,000framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 26 Jul 2021
Framework period 3 yrsends 31 Oct 2024 · extension options published · starts 1 Nov 2021

What is being bought

Published requirement description

This framework opportunity will feature a single lot which focuses on the delivery of Long Run Print Services. The appointed Suppliers may also offer a solution for fulfilling Short-Run Print Services on an ad-hoc basis. It is our intention to appoint 4 suppliers to the framework; these suppliers will be able to demonstrate experience of and capability to satisfy requirements of varying value and complexity. Expertise and quality remain the highest priority when we are considering partners to deliver requirements under this framework, but given the current economic and social challenges facing University’s, we will also be looking for bidders to demonstrate how they can offer value for money within their proposals.

CPV: Miscellaneous printed matter · Printed books, brochures and leaflets · Printed matter and related products · Printing and delivery services · Printing and related services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 4 suppliers
Framework period
3 yrs from 1 Nov 2021, Not applicable

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1External printing, finishing and associated servicesRenewal 3 yrsPublished value£350,000
Contract period: 1 Nov 2021 – 31 Oct 2024 (3 yrs)
Extensions: The resulting framework agreement will have an initial duration of 3 years with the option to extend for a further period of 1 year, subject to continued satisfactory performance and pricing. The maximum agreement term is 4 years.Second stage: up to 8 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
What this means for your bid
  • “External Printing Services” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 4 suppliers, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Restricted procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
25 Jun 2021, 11:31 BST
Last source update
25 Jun 2021, 11:31 BST
Authority reference
HUD-MAR-016
FTS notice number
2021/S 000-014506
Classification (CPV)
Miscellaneous printed matterPrinted books, brochures and leafletsPrinted matter and related productsPrinting and delivery servicesPrinting and related services
Delivery area
Yorkshire & Humber (UKE44)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c01d Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
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Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
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Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhuddersfield ↗

Appointment period ends
26 Jul 2021, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

25 Jun 2021 → 1 Nov 2021 · 3 dates
  1. Notice published
    25 Jun 2021, 11:31 BST
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    26 Jul 2021, 12:00 BST
  3. Contract starts
    1 Nov 2021

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

University of Huddersfield

Contracting authorityEducationBody governed by public lawEducation Queensgate, Huddersfield, Yorkshire & Humber, HD1 3DHContact name, email Published organisation website ↗

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria