Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Sunderland
3rd Floor Edinburgh Building, Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKC23 - Sunderland
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Managed Card Bureau Service for the University of Sunderland
Reference number
UOS/Card Bureau Service/0123
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79820000 - Services related to printing
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short 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).
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £375,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC23 - Sunderland
- UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 2023Expressions of interest and tender documents are available via In-Tendhttps://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 50
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £375,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 September 2023
End date
31 August 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
Various project funded by EU
two.2.14) Additional information
Any commissions under this contract or framework maybe subject to external funding from bodies such as DfE, Arts Council, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP, etc., and the successful suppliers will be expected to work with the University on any funding applications where appropriate. This list of funding bodies is not exhaustive.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
13 March 2023
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
13 March 2023
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of Sunderland
Procurement, 3rd Floor, Edinburgh Building, Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
University of Sunderland, Legal Services
4th Floor, Edinburgh Building, Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
Country
United Kingdom