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title: "Framework for Print Services"
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# Framework for Print Services

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-for-print-services-ocds-h6vhtk-03108c). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** University of Plymouth: "Framework for Print Services". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £750,000. 7 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 28 Feb 2022, 12:00 GMT. Published submission portal: uk.eu-supply.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [University of Plymouth](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/university-of-plymouth-urn-133865)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £750,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 28 February 2022 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 7
- **Procurement Method:** Restricted procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Bespoke printed matter, Print finishing services, Printed books, brochures and leaflets, Printed matter and related products, Printer servers (+5 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UKK41
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-03108c`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-for-print-services-ocds-h6vhtk-03108c#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [uk.eu-supply.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fuk.eu-supply.com%2Fapp%2Frfq%2Frwlentrance_s.asp%3FPID%3D43011%26B%3DUNIVERSITYPLYMOUTH)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-for-print-services-ocds-h6vhtk-03108c#participate

## Description
Procurement of a framework for Print Services for - LOT 1 - UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS   LOT 2 - LITHO AND DIGITAL STANDARD PRINT LOT 3 - LONG RUN BESPOKE LITHO PRINTING LOT 4 - BLACK AND WHITE PRINT, NCR AND BASIC SHORT RUN COLOUR LOT 5 – SIGNAGE AND WINDOW DECALS     LOT 6 – PULL UP BANNERS, FLAGS, POSTERS AND ADHESIVE SIGNAGE LOT 7 – LIGHT BOX BANNERS AND EXHIBITION EQUIPMENT

## Lots (7)
### Lot 1: Lot 1 - Undergraduate and Postgraduate Prospectus
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 22000000, 22100000, 22458000, 34928470, 42962200, 48824000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK

- **Estimated Value:** £75,000
- **Description:** The provision of printing, fulfilment, distribution, storage and mailout of the University of Plymouth undergraduate prospectus and postgraduate prospectus produced annually. Additional information: Attached as document
- **Contract Period:** 31/05/2022 to 31/05/2025

### Lot 2: Lot 2 - Litho and Digital Standard Print
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 22000000, 22100000, 22458000, 34928470, 42962200, 48824000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK

- **Estimated Value:** £200,000
- **Description:** We print a large number of brochures, leaflets, flyers and posters. Files will be supplied digitally and preflight checks made by the supplier bringing any problems to the University’s attention so that these can be rectified prior to a proof being s...
- **Contract Period:** 31/05/2022 to 31/05/2025

### Lot 3: Lot 3 - Long run bespoke litho printing
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 22000000, 22100000, 22458000, 34928470, 42962200, 48824000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK

- **Estimated Value:** £200,000
- **Description:** Provision of litho print for longer print runs and bespoke print jobs to include confirmation packs, offer packs and Student Life magazine. Production requirements will include a range of finishing options, delivery, storage, mail merge and mailout. ...
- **Contract Period:** 31/05/2022 to 31/05/2025

### Lot 4: Lot 4 - Black and white print, NCR and basic short run colour
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 22000000, 22100000, 22458000, 34928470, 42962200, 48824000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK

- **Estimated Value:** £50,000
- **Description:** Provision of fast turnaround mainly black and white printing. We require a standard 3-day turnaround from order to delivery at the designated DPC address. This allows us to offer our clients within the University a standardized turnaround time. On oc...
- **Contract Period:** 31/05/2022 to 31/05/2025

### Lot 5: Lot 5 - Signage and window decals
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 22000000, 22100000, 22458000, 34928470, 42962200, 48824000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK

- **Estimated Value:** £20,000
- **Description:** The provision of external signage for the University. Our requirements vary in size and scope and vary from a small parking space sign to full building signage. Additional information: Attached as document
- **Contract Period:** 31/05/2022 to 31/05/2025

### Lot 6: Lot 6 - Pull up banners, flags, posters and adhesive signage
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 22000000, 22100000, 22458000, 34928470, 42962200, 48824000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK

- **Estimated Value:** £50,000
- **Description:** Provision for the supply of a range of large format print and associated hardware. This may include, site visits and surveys where necessary. Additional information: Attached as document
- **Contract Period:** 31/05/2022 to 31/05/2025

### Lot 7: Lot 7 - Light box banners and exhibition equipment
- **Lot id:** `7`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 22000000, 22100000, 22458000, 34928470, 42962200, 48824000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK

- **Estimated Value:** £10,000
- **Description:** Provision for the supply of exhibition and display hardware along with any associated printing.
This Lot may include the commissioning of bespoke exhibition stands for events, including the annual UCAS fairs where we look for the most creative and co...
- **Contract Period:** 31/05/2022 to 31/05/2025

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F002547-2022)
- **Last Source Update:** 2022-01-28T13:39:47.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T12:47:32.433Z
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