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Published 18 Nov 2022, 11:30 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Managed Print, Mailroom and Offsite Bulk and Marketing Print Services

Official notice

Authority: University of Sunderland (Education)

4 lotsServicesOpen procedureSME suitable
Published estimate£4,500,000envelope for 4 lots
Submissions closed 6 Jan 2023awarded 10 Mar 2023
Awarded to Apogee Corporation Limited, Potts Print (UK) Limited3 awards
Contract term 6 yrs 5 moends 31 Jul 2029 · starts 1 Mar 2023

What is being bought4 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The University of Sunderland and its subsidiaries are looking to procure Managed Print, Mailroom and Offsite Bulk and Marketing Print Services, from August 2023 to July 2028 (with an option to extend for a further 1 year). A 5-month mobilisation plan is expected to commence March 2023.The overall current service has handled work historically to an approximate value of £500,000 per annum.For the purpose of this tender award and any subsequent services which may be connected with the original award, we reserve the right to spend a further 50% of the anticipated spend subject to changes in University requirements or changes to legislation.By expressing your interest in the tender through InTend, you will be given access to all the tender documents which outline the requirements and relevant dates, essential information, and what is required.Closing date for submission of tenders responses is - 12 noon Friday 6th January 2023

CPV: Photocopier maintenance services · Postal services · Printing and delivery services · Printing and distribution services · Printing and related services · Proofreading services

Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure

4 lots · no lot values published
Lot #1Onsite managed print devicesAwarded North East, London 6 yrs 5 mo

Lot 1 – Onsite managed print devicesThe University of Sunderland is looking to procure a managed and fully maintained multi-functional device (MFD) fleet to meet the requirements as specified and to cope with varied volume and finishing needs in a variety of staff and student settings.For information: Our current partner provides the university with 46 MFDs currently across our two Sunderland Campuses (x40) and our campus in London (x6). Closing date for submission of tender responses is - 12 noon Friday 6th January 2023. Additional information: It is anticipated that some projects may be part or fully funded by external streams, including European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potential research bodies, etc.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2023 – 31 Jul 2029 (6 yrs 5 mo)
Delivery: North East, London · Sunderland, Tyne and Wear main campusesandCanary Warf, London.
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Offsite print servicesAwarded North East, London 6 yrs 5 mo

Lot 2 - Offsite print servicesUniversity of Sunderland is looking to procure an efficient service to manage external print and delivery services. Print requirements vary, and the provider will be expected to be punctual in meeting the university’s deadlines.Closing date for submission of tender responses is - 12 noon Friday 6th January 2023. Additional information: It is anticipated that some projects may be part or fully funded by external streams, including European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potential research bodies, etc.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2023 – 31 Jul 2029 (6 yrs 5 mo)
Delivery: North East, London · Sunderland, Tyne and Wear main campusesandLondon Canary Warf
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Mailroom (post and parcel) services, including paper and toner management for the onsite multi-functional devicesAwarded North East 6 yrs 5 mo

Lot 3 – Mailroom (post and parcel) services, including paper and toner management for the onsite multi-functional devicesThe University of Sunderland is looking to procure require a dynamic post and parcel service that can ensure that all faculties and services can both send and receive post and parcels with the client-focused support of a first-class post and parcel serviceFor information the provider currently: 1) Sort and distribute circa 600 parcels to circa 300 recipients and 1000 letters delivered across the three locations.2) Sort and dispatch circa 200 DHL packages and circa 6,500 items of mail via Northern Mail, including small and medium packages, varying sized letters and special delivery items3) Print and distribute staff and student ID cards.4) Distribute new staff laptops and IT accessories such as headsets, keyboards, and laptop bags. 5) Restock copiers with paper in 40 locations throughout the campuses, filter and cartridge replacements and first fault diagnosis.6) Provide access to their own franking facilities7) Provide summary reports to enable internal re-charges for post/parcels8) Provides mailroom service during office hours.Closing date for submission of tender responses is - 12 noon Friday 6th January 2023. Additional information: It is anticipated that some projects may be part or fully funded by external streams, including European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potential research bodies, etc.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2023 – 31 Jul 2029 (6 yrs 5 mo)
Delivery: North East · Sunderland, Tyne and Wear main campusesandLondon Canary Warf
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Combination of Onsite managed print devices (lot 1) and Mailroom (post and parcel) services (lot 3) North East, London 6 yrs 5 mo

Lot 4- Combination of Onsite managed print devices (lot 1) and Mailroom (post and parcel) services (lot 3)To support economies of scale, the University of Sunderland is inviting suppliers who have expressed an interest in Lot 1 and Lot 3 to additionally respond to the combined Lot 4. Please refer to the specification in both Lots 1 and 3 to gain an understanding of the requirements. Closing date for submissions of tender responses is - 12 noon Friday 6th January 2023. Additional information: It is anticipated that some projects may be part or fully funded by external streams, including European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potential research bodies, etc.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2023 – 31 Jul 2029 (6 yrs 5 mo)
Delivery: North East, London · Sunderland, Tyne and Wear main campusesandLondon Canary Warf
Variant bids: not allowed

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
18 Nov 2022, 11:30 GMT
Last source update
17 May 2023, 15:41 BST
Award evaluation window
6 Jan 2023 – …
Authority reference
UOS/Print and Post/1122
FTS notice number
2023/S 000-014096
Classification (CPV)
Photocopier maintenance servicesPostal servicesPrinting and delivery servicesPrinting and distribution servicesPrinting and related servicesProofreading services
Delivery area
North East (UKC23)London (UKI42)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-038662 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment

How it was run

Official notice
Submission deadline
6 Jan 2023, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
6 Jan 2023, 12:00 GMT

Timeline

6 Jan 2023 → 17 May 2023 · 5 dates
  1. Submission deadline
    6 Jan 2023, 12:00 GMT
  2. Bids opened
    6 Jan 2023, 12:00 GMT
  3. Contract starts
    1 Mar 2023
  4. Bids must remain valid until
    18 Mar 2023, 23:59 GMT
  5. Notice published
    17 May 2023, 15:41 BST

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Status changed to complete
    17 May 2023, 15:41 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 3
Awarded value £3,000,0003 contracts exc. VAT
Bids received 115 from SMEs
Contracts signed 3latest 10 Mar 2023

Contracts

  • Lot 2 - Offsite print services · Potts Print (UK) LimitedSME

    Signed
    10 Mar 2023
    Value
    £1,000,000
    Period
    … – 31 Jul 2029
    Status
    active
  • Lot 1 - Onsite managed print devices · Apogee Corporation Limited

    Signed
    10 Feb 2023
    Value
    £1,000,000
    Period
    … – 31 Jul 2029
    Status
    active
  • Lot 3 – Mailroom (post and parcel) services, including paper and toner management for the onsite multi-functional devices · Apogee Corporation Limited

    Signed
    10 Feb 2023
    Value
    £1,000,000
    Period
    … – 31 Jul 2029
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Onsite managed print devices3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad1——
2 · Offsite print services6bids · 6 electronic · 6 from abroad4——
3 · Mailroom (post and parcel) services, including paper and toner management for the onsite multi-functional devices2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad0——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

University of Sunderland

Contracting authorityEducationBody governed by public lawEducation 3rd Floor, Edinburgh Building, Chester Road, Sunderland, North East, SR1 3SDContact email Published organisation website ↗

Other public bodies

  • European UnionFunder

Bidders & participating suppliers

2 commercial parties on the notice

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria