Published date: 19 February 2025

Last edited date: 23 May 2025

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 7 April 2025, 1pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Printed matter and related products - 22000000

  • Printed books, brochures and leaflets - 22100000

  • Leaflets - 22140000

    • Brochures - 22150000

    • Bespoke printed matter - 22458000

    • Paper or paperboard registers, account books, binders, forms and other articles of printed stationery - 22800000

    • Business forms - 22822000

    • Miscellaneous printed matter - 22900000

    • Mailroom equipment - 30131000

    • Printing paper - 30197630

    • Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package - 48300000

    • Storage management software package - 48782000

    • Storage and warehousing services - 63120000

    • Storage and retrieval services - 63121000

    • Postal and telecommunications services - 64000000

    • Post and courier services - 64100000

    • Postal services - 64110000

    • Electronic mail services - 64216120

    • Integrated telecommunications services - 64227000

    • Document creation software development services - 72212310

    • Electronic mail service provider - 72412000

    • Document management services - 72512000

    • Business and management consultancy services - 79410000

    • Design consultancy services - 79415200

    • Mailing-list compilation and mailing services - 79570000

    • Mailing services - 79571000

    • Printing and related services - 79800000

    • Printing services - 79810000

    • Digital printing services - 79811000

    • Services related to printing - 79820000

    • Print finishing services - 79821000

    • Graphic design services - 79822500

    • Printing and delivery services - 79823000

    • Printing and distribution services - 79824000

    • Archiving services - 79995100

    • Scanning services - 79999100

Location of contract

CO4 3SQ

Value of contract

£100,000,000

Procurement reference

3075ca53-166b-41bc-8b36-ac63d85dec7a

Published date

19 February 2025

Closing date

7 April 2025

Closing time

1pm

Contract start date

2 June 2025

Contract end date

1 June 2029

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Framework will provide access to a comprehensive range of Print and Associated Services including Hybrid Mail and Digital Transformation Solutions. It is let by the University of Essex and is open for use by all contracting authorities across the public sector throughout the UK (and any future successors to these organisations). These include (but not limited to) central government departments and agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities, Police Authorities, Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Hospices, Registered Charities, National Parks, Registered Social Landlords and any other body permitted by the Contracting Authority. Full details of the classification of eligible end user establishments and geographical areas is available at https://www.dukefieldprocurement.co.uk/fts-eligible-users

The Framework will be let across a single Lot. There will be a maximum of fifteen (15) suppliers awarded a place on the framework.

To access this competition:

Registered:
Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15282.

Not registered:
Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15282 as the reason for registration.

Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Award information

Awarded date

23 May 2025

Contract start date

2 June 2025

Contract end date

1 June 2029

Total value of contract

£14,285,714

This contract was awarded to 7 suppliers.

PSL Print Management Ltd

Address

Unit A59, RedScar Business Park, Preston, PR2 5ND

Reference

None

FCS Laser Mail

Address

20 Wood Lane, Erdington, BIRMINGHAM, B24 9QL

Reference

None

Harlow Solutions

Address

7-21 Maxwell Street, , South Shields, NE33 4PU

Reference

None

MBA Group Ltd

Address

MBA House, Garman Road, London, N17 0HW

Reference

None

Sterling Press Ltd

Address

Sterling House, Kettering Venture Park, Kettering, NN15 6XU

Reference

None

CDS PRINT SERVICES LTD

Address

Riverside House 7 Canal Wharf, , LEEDS, LS11 5AS

Reference

None

CDP Print Management

Address

Form House, 74-82 Rose Lane, Liverpool, L18 8EE

Reference

None

About the buyer

Contact name

Phil Sweeting

Address

Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
CO4 3SQ
England

Telephone

0151 482 9230

Email

support@multiquote.com

Website

https://suppliers.multiquote.com