Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Sheffield
Procurement Office, Arts Tower, Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE32 - Sheffield
Internet address(es)
Main address
www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield
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
4403.PS.LWM.24 Print Services Framework Agreement for High Quality Litho Sheet Fed and Digital Printing (non Wide Format)
Reference number
4403.PS.LWM.24
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The University of Sheffield, Print and Creative Services (UoS) and The Print Shop, Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) wish to work with innovative and customer focussed suppliers for the provision of high quality litho sheet fed and digital print and related print services in respect of a wide range of products (including but not limited to brochures, booklets, leaflets, posters, newsletters, and general university stationery). We are looking to appoint a maximum of 7 suppliers.Tender Process and Documentation:This is an FTS Restricted tender exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University`s e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/SheffieldIf you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-Tend System.Your tender response must also be submitted through In-Tend to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,600,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 79810000 - Printing services
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
- 79811000 - Digital printing services
- 22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Sheffield, Print and Creative Services (UoS) and The Print Shop, Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) wish to work with innovative and customer focussed suppliers for the provision of high quality litho sheet fed and digital print and related print services in respect of a wide range of products (including but not limited to brochures, booklets, leaflets, posters, newsletters, and general university stationery). We are looking to appoint a maximum of 7 suppliers.Tender Process and Documentation:This is an FTS Restricted tender exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University`s e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/SheffieldIf you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-Tend System.Your tender response must also be submitted through In-Tend to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70%
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 30%
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: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Estimated value is based on 4 year contract as per the ITT documents.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted 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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-005273
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
4403.PS.LWM.24
Title
4403.PS.LWM.24 Print Services Framework agreement
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 20
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 17
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 20
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 20
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
B. and B. Press (Parkgate) Limited
Aldwarke Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S62 6DY
Rotherham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
National registration number
00767737
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Belmont Press Ltd
Barn Way, Lodge Farm Industrial Estate, Northampton NN5 7UW
Northampton
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
National registration number
00504862
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hickling & Squires UK
1 Dunsil Road, Moorgreen Industial Park, Newthorpe, Nottinghamshire NG16 3TN
Newthorpe
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
National registration number
05272593
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
W&J Linney Ltd
Adamsway, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG18 4FW
Mansfield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
National registration number
00137552
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Optichrome Ltd
98-100 Maybury Road, Woking, Surrey GU21 5HX
Woking
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
National registration number
00748294
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Page Bros (Norwich) Ltd
Mile Cross Lane, Norwich, Norfolk NR6 6SA
Norwich
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
National registration number
00170008
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pureprint Group Limited
Crowson House, Bolton Close, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 1PH
Uckfield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
National registration number
01493898
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,600,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,600,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of England, Wales & Northern Ireland
Sheffield
Country
United Kingdom