Published date: 13 February 2020
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Contract summary
Industry
Printed matter and related products - 22000000
Location of contract
West Midlands
Value of contract
£500,000
Procurement reference
ASTONUNI001-DN329867-58728640
Published date
13 February 2020
Closing date
22 October 2018
Contract start date
1 April 2019
Contract end date
31 March 2022
Contract type
Not specified
Procedure type
Restricted procedure
A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Aston University produces a variety of printed material each year, including the University's two key prospectuses, course guides, student handbooks, various brochures, leaflets, posters, folders and magazines as well as an assortment of branded merchandise and banners. The University would like to invite tenders for the provision of an assortment of print and print-related services for a contract duration of three years. The framework will be spilt into lots; Lot 1 - Business cards and letterheads
To comprise a range of stationery including business cards with a finished standard size of 85x55mm and standard A4 portrait size letterheads. Compliment slips may be requested. Artwork for business stationery will be provided by Aston University.
Lot 2 - General print
To comprise a range of general print including leaflets (singe sided, double sided); Z-fold leaflets; newsletters, posters (A1, A3, A4); roll-up banners, exhibition materials, brochures (ranging from 4, 6, 8, 12 pages up to 40+).
Also presentation/conference folders and binding, collating and colour photocopying service may be requested.
Lot 3 - Prospectus and high value print
To comprise an annual undergraduate prospectus (published January) and some distribution is required to HE fairs, events and distribution centres (DJG). Details will be provided by Aston University.
A postgraduate prospectus may also be included, going forward.
Also included are large volume brochures.Some items may need specialist finishes to the cover ie the prospectus.
Please note: for all lots, print is not centralised and does not originate through the central marketing team. Print will be ordered from different departments, schools, research centres, support services and, central marketing. This means orders will have different cost codes, different cost centres and will use different budgets. Artwork for all print will be provided by Aston University's graphic designer and the design agencies on the framework.
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Award information
Awarded date
13 February 2019
Contract start date
1 April 2019
Contract end date
31 March 2022
Total value of contract
£500,000
This contract was awarded to 5 suppliers.
LG Davis Ltd
Address
46 Warstock Road, Kings Heath, West Midlands, B14 4TS
Reference
None
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Financial Data Management Plc
Address
7 Electra Business Park, 160 Bidder Street, London, E16 4ES
Reference
None
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Hickling & Squires UK Ltd
Address
1 Dunsil Road, Moorgreen Industrial Park, Newthorpe, Notthingham, NG16 3TN
Reference
None
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Bahson Colour Print Ltd
Address
4 Reservoir Farm Court, Wintersett, WF4 2PY
Reference
None
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
W&G Baird Ltd
Address
Greystone Press, Caulside Drive, Antrim, BT41 2DU
Reference
None
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
About the buyer
Contact name
Sajid Ahmed
Address
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7ET
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 1212044164
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