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Published 16 Sept 2025, 14:31 BST

Official UK procurement notice

LJMU2511 - Printed Matter Lot 2

Official notice

Authority: Liverpool John Moores University (Education)

Open framework scheme4 lotsServicesCompetitive flexible procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable

Sectors: Transport Equipment & Vehicles (34)Business Services & Consultancy (79) Delivery: UKNorth West (UKD7)

Framework ceiling (notional)£1,097,987total for 4 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update

Submissions closed 19 Jan 2026awarded 17 Apr 2026

Awarded to ORIEL STUDIOS DIGITAL LIMITED +6 more10 awards

Framework period 4 yrsends 28 Feb 2030 · up to 28 Feb 2034 with extensions · starts 1 Mar 2026

What is being bought4 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Lot Two - Large Format Print

The award is not guaranteed spend. The estimated contract value has been split in two equal amounts for Lot 3, but this is not guaranteed spend.

The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 1 Sept 2033, 23:59 BST.
How the procedure runs: Stage One - PSQ - to assess capability of bidders and shortlist to Stage Two (ITT), the documents for stage two have been included for bidders to ascertain what will be expected should they be shortlisted. Stage Two ITT documents must not be completed unless you are invited to do so. Stage two - ITT - contract specific questions Stage three - Samples

CPV: Certification services · Printing and related services · Printing services · Signage

How this framework works

From the published notice

Type: Closed framework · open framework scheme (admission reopens)
Call-offs: call-offs are awarded directly to appointed suppliers, without further competition
Places: up to 8 suppliers · 3 bids received (0.4 per place) · 7 appointed
Framework period: 4 yrs · up to 8 yrs from 1 Mar 2026
Scheme runs until: 28 Apr 2034

Published description of the framework

Please refer to the tender documents

Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure

4 lots · all with a published value · evaluation weights differ by lot

Lot #1Digital Print - Small and Large JobsAwardedRenewal UK, North West 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£177,186

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2026 – 28 Feb 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 28 Feb 2034 with extensionsValue: £177,186 exc. VAT · £177,186 inc. VAT

Delivery: UK, North WestEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible

Extensions: Possible Extension after 4 year please refer to the tender documents

79810000 Printing services

Lot #2Large Format PrintAwardedRenewal UK 4 yrsSMEPublished value£180,017

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2026 – 28 Feb 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 28 Feb 2034 with extensionsValue: £180,017 exc. VAT · £180,017 inc. VAT

Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible

Extensions: Possible Extension after 4 year please refer to the tender documents

79800000 Printing and related services

Lot #3Estate SignageAwardedRenewal UK 4 yrsSMEPublished value£400,000

Please refer to ITT documents

Contract period: 1 Mar 2026 – 28 Feb 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 28 Feb 2034 with extensionsValue: £400,000 exc. VAT · £400,000 inc. VAT

Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible

Extensions: Possible Extension after 4 year please refer to the tender documents

34928470 Signage 79800000 Printing and related services

Lot #4Specialist Print Degree CertificatesAwardedRenewal UK 4 yrsSMEPublished value£340,800

Please refer to the tender documents for Lot 4

Contract period: 1 Mar 2026 – 28 Feb 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 28 Feb 2034 with extensionsValue: £340,800 exc. VAT · £340,800 inc. VAT

Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible

Extensions: Possible Extension after 4 year please refer to the tender documents

79132000 Certification services

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

How bids were scored

Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.

Lot	Quality	Price	Social value
1 · Digital Print - Small and Large Jobs	70%	20%	10%
2 · Large Format Print	70%	20%	10%
3 · Estate Signage	70%	20%	10%
4 · Specialist Print Degree Certificates	70%	20%	10%

Lot distribution rule: There is no restriction to the number of lots that suppliers can bid for.

What this means for your bid

Price carries 20 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 2 points.
“LJMU2511 - Printed Matter Lot 2” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 8 suppliers, not a single contract, and call-offs are awarded directly: getting appointed is the whole game.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record

Procedure method: Competitive flexible procedure
Legal basis: UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category: Services
Notice status: Awarded
Procurement threshold: Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Open framework scheme
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: Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement: Yes · next expected 1 Sept 2033
First published: 16 Sept 2025, 14:31 BST
Last source update: 17 Apr 2026, 16:41 BST
Award evaluation window: Submission end – 9 Feb 2026
Authority reference: LJMU2511
FTS notice number: 2025/S 000-073654
Latest notice: Contract award notice (UK6)
Classification (CPV): Certification servicesPrinting and related servicesPrinting servicesSignage
Delivery area: UKNorth West (UKD7)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059b69 Find a Tender
Contract terms summary: Two stage tender - PSQ and ITT - The PSQ must be submitted by 4th December 2025 - 12 noon

How it runs: Stage One - PSQ - to assess capability of bidders and shortlist to Stage Two (ITT), the documents for
stage two have been included for bidders to ascertain what will be expected should they be
shortlisted. Stage Two ITT documents must not be completed unless you are invited to do so.
Stage two - ITT - contract specific questions
Stage three - Samples

How it was run

Official notice

Run through: In-tend · Who buys & how to bid on In-tend

Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN

Access & registration note: Free · one account per buying organisation's portal · reCAPTCHA on signup

Appointment period ends: 19 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
Clarification deadline: 12 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel: Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission: Allowed
Accepted languages: en

Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Please submit documents via in-tendhost.co.uk/ljmu/aspx/Home ↗

Please note the PSQ - Stage One element of this process is due in 12 noon on 4th December 2025

Timeline

16 Sept 2025 → 17 Apr 2026 · 10 dates

Planning notice published
16 Sept 2025, 14:31 BST
Market engagement390 days ago
1 Oct 2025, 23:59 BST
all details within the RFI document located here in-tendhost.co.uk/ljmu/aspx/Home ↗
Next notice expected371 days ago
20 Oct 2025, 23:59 BST
Tender notice published347 days ago
13 Nov 2025, 15:38 GMT
Clarification questions by287 days ago
12 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
Admission / appointment period ends280 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
19 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
Award decision expected by259 days ago
9 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
Contract starts240 days ago
1 Mar 2026
Assessment summaries sent193 days ago
17 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
Latest notice published192 days ago
17 Apr 2026, 16:41 BST

Notice history

21 events · 10 releases on Find a Tender · since 16 Sept 2025

Preliminary market engagement notice published
16 Sept 2025, 14:31 BST
UK2
Tender notice published
13 Nov 2025, 15:38 GMT
UK4
Published value updated
13 Nov 2025, 15:38 GMT
Status changed to active
13 Nov 2025, 15:38 GMT
Procurement method changed
13 Nov 2025, 15:38 GMT
Deadline published: 19 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
13 Nov 2025, 15:38 GMT
Tender notice published
13 Nov 2025, 15:49 GMT
UK4
Tender notice published
26 Nov 2025, 09:19 GMT
UK4
Contract award notice published
30 Jan 2026, 18:18 GMT
UK6
Status changed to complete
30 Jan 2026, 18:18 GMT
Procurement termination notice published
3 Feb 2026, 11:32 GMT
UK12
Contract award notice published
3 Feb 2026, 12:42 GMT
UK6
Contract signature expected
13 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
scheduled
Contract signature expected
16 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
scheduled
Contract award notice published
31 Mar 2026, 13:43 BST
UK6
Procurement method changed
31 Mar 2026, 13:43 BST
Contract signature expected
13 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
scheduled
Contract award notice published
16 Apr 2026, 16:10 BST
UK6
Procurement method changed
16 Apr 2026, 16:10 BST
Contract award notice published
17 Apr 2026, 16:41 BST
UK6
Contract signature expected
30 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
scheduled

Published amendments (2)

Please refer to number of suppliers per lot we envisage that it will be two per lot but we reserve the right to amend this

Please note, this is a multi stage tender - interested bidders must complete the PSQ and submit, The full tender pack explains the process , that this is a two stage process, with ITTs due in Jan, but first stage due in November, We have extended the closing date for PSQ - Stage One to 12 noon 4th December - failure to submit a PSQ will mean you are unable to partake in the full tender exercise

Routine re-releases (10)

2026-02: 2 releases · 3 Feb 2026, 3 Feb 2026
2026-01: 1 release · 30 Jan 2026
2025-11: 3 releases · 13 Nov 2025, 26 Nov 2025
2025-09: 1 release · 16 Sept 2025

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

Suppliers appointed 710 awards · see the list ↓

Bids received 33 from SMEs

Contracts signed 1

£133,333 inc. VAT is the framework's published maximum, restated by the publisher on 3 award rows. It is one ceiling, not 3 separate sums, and no share per lot is published; those rows read “ceiling above”.

Awarded to	Value	Date	Status
Lot 1 · Digital Print - Small and Large Jobs3 awards
ORIEL STUDIOS DIGITAL LIMITEDLJMU2511 - Printed Matter Lot 11 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2030 · up to 30 Apr 2034Extensions: The contract is for 4 years initially with the option to extend for a further 4 years	£53,333 inc. VAT	16 Apr 2026	Awarded
Chetham House Limited T/A SF TaylorSMELJMU2511 - Printed Matter Lot 11 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2030 · up to 30 Apr 2034Extensions: 4 year initial contract with the option to extend for a further 4 years	£53,333 inc. VAT	16 Apr 2026	Awarded
Belmont PressLJMU2511 -Printed Matter Lot 11 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2030 · up to 30 Apr 2034Extensions: 4 year initial contract with the option to extend for a further 4 years	£53,333 inc. VAT	16 Apr 2026	Awarded
Lot 2 · Large Format Print2 awards
ORIEL STUDIOS DIGITAL LIMITED1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2030 · up to 30 Apr 2034Extensions: Initial 4 year contract with option to extend for 4 years	£100,000 inc. VAT	17 Apr 2026	Awarded
DS Repro Limited1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2030 · up to 30 Apr 2034Extensions: Initial 4 years contract with the option to extend for a further 4 years	£100,000 inc. VAT	17 Apr 2026	Awarded
Lot 3 · Estate Signage3 awards
ORIEL STUDIOS DIGITAL LIMITEDLJMU2511 Printed Matter - Lot 313 Apr 2026 – 12 Apr 2030 · up to 12 Apr 2034Extensions: Possible Extension after 4 year please refer to the tender documents	ceiling above	31 Mar 2026	Awarded
DMA Signs LimitedSMELJMU2511 - Printer Matter Lot 313 Apr 2026 – 12 Apr 2030 · up to 12 Apr 2034Extensions: Possible Extension after 4 year please refer to the tender documents	ceiling above	31 Mar 2026	Awarded
BENSON SIGNS LIMITEDLJMU2511 Printed Matter Lot 313 Apr 2026 – 12 Apr 2030 · up to 12 Apr 2034Extensions: Possible Extension after 4 year please refer to the tender documents	ceiling above	31 Mar 2026	Awarded
Lot 4 · Specialist Print Degree Certificates2 awards
Hague Computer Supplies Limited1 Mar 2026 – 28 Feb 2030	£70,000 inc. VAT	2 Feb 2026	Awarded
Hague Computer Supplies LimitedLJMU2511 - Printed Matter - Specialist Print Degree Certificates Lot 41 Mar 2026 – 1 Mar 2030 · up to 1 Mar 2034Extensions: 4 year extension based on this open framework. Award value is based on full 8 years.	£140,000 inc. VAT	30 Jan 2026	Awarded

Contracts

Contract 1 · Hague Computer Supplies Limited
Signed
date not published
Value
—
Period
… – 28 Feb 2030
Status
cancelled (3 Feb 2026), Amending awarded contract value we are still proceeding to award with Hague

Bid statistics published by the authority

Lot	Bids	SME	VCSE	Valid bid range
2 · Large Format Print	3final-stage tenders · 6 at stage one	3	0	—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Liverpool John Moores University

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PVBW-3417-ZCNN · GB-UKPRN: 10003957 Student Life Building, 10 Copperas Hill, Liverpool, North West, L3 5AHContact email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

7 commercial parties on the notice

BENSON SIGNS LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 01194843GB-PPON: PYJX-6763-BCYQ 96-98 Great Howard Street, Merseyside, North West, L3 7AXContact email
Belmont Press LtdFramework contractorGB-COH: 504862GB-PPON: PJLV-5434-JZHJ Barn Way, Lodge Farm Industrial Estate,, Northampton, East Midlands, NN5 7UWContact email
CHETHAM HOUSE LIMITED T/A SF TAYLORFramework contractorGB-COH: 06989033GB-PPON: PBZP-5243-LRGM Unit 13 Bamford Business Park, Stockport, North West, SK4 1PLContact email
DMA SIGNS LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 04293985GB-PPON: PJJP-4484-LJTN Unit 9, The Axis Centre, Leatherhead, South East, KT22 7RDContact email
DS REPRO LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 06127214GB-PPON: PWJY-9265-BGZV Oriel House, 2-8 Oriel Road, Merseyside, North West, L20 7EPContact email
HAGUE COMPUTER SUPPLIES LIMITED under Hague GroupFramework contractorGB-COH: 01500566GB-PPON: PDCW-9532-DBXL Thomas House Don Pedro Avenue, Normanton, Yorkshire & Humber, WF6 1TDContact email
ORIEL STUDIOS DIGITAL LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 05828610GB-PPON: PPHR-1845-LXYJ Oriel House, 2-8 Oriel Road, Merseyside, North West, L20 7EPContact email

Official documents & specifications (16)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Bidding documents and specifications tenderBidding documents and specificationsall details within the ITT document located here https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ljmu/aspx/Home

Notices published for this procedure

Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender17 Apr 2026, 16:41 BST
Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender17 Apr 2026, 16:41 BST
Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender16 Apr 2026, 16:10 BST
Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender16 Apr 2026, 16:10 BST
Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender16 Apr 2026, 16:10 BST
Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender31 Mar 2026, 13:43 BST
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Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender30 Jan 2026, 18:18 GMT
Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender26 Nov 2025, 09:19 GMT
Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender13 Nov 2025, 15:49 GMT
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Preliminary market engagement notice planningPreliminary market engagement noticeUK2Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender16 Sept 2025, 14:31 BST

What is being bought4 lots · detail below

How this framework works

Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure

What it takes to winiHow 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).

Procedure terms & legal framework

How it was run

Timeline

Notice history

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Framework contractors & participating bidders

Official documents & specifications (16)

What it takes to win
i
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).