Published date: 10 February 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 13 March 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Services related to printing - 79820000

Location of contract

SR1 3SD

Value of contract

£0.01 to £375,000

Procurement reference

IT-158-290-UOS/Card Bureau Service/0123

Published date

10 February 2023

Closing date

13 March 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 September 2023

Contract end date

31 August 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

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

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

In 2022, the University conducted a review of its Campus Card, including how it is produced, distributed and used within the business for both staff and students. The University is seeking commercial proposals from suppliers for a Managed CBS to deliver all aspects of Campus Card creation, printing, distribution, updating and management.

The contract is expected to commence September 2023 to August 2026 (with up to 2 x 1 year extensions taking to a possible August 2028). The anticipated value of the award is approximately £45,000 to £75,000 ex VAT per annum, with a total value over 5 years (the maximum contract length) of £225,000 to £375,000 ex VAT.

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 30% of the anticipated spend subject to changes in University requirements or changes to legislation (there is no guarantee of spend).

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 submissions of tender responses is - 12 noon Monday, 13th March 2023

Expressions of interest and tender documents are available via In-Tend
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home

More information

Links

Additional text

Please express your interest, download the tender documents, complete and return via In-Tend by the deadline 12 noon Monday, 13th March 2023

Expressions of interest and tender documents are available via In-Tend
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home

Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU

Funding Description

Any commissions under this contract or framework may be subject to external funding from bodies such as EDRF, DfE, Arts Council, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP, etc., and the successful supplier will be expected to work with the University on any funding applications where appropriate. This list of funding bodies is not exhaustive.

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Paul Miller

Address

City Campus
Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
United Kingdom

Telephone

01915152448

Email

paul.miller@sunderland.ac.uk

Website

http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/finance/sections/procurement/