Scope
Reference
202526LT01
Description
The purpose of this Tender Arrangement is to secure an arrangement with LTE Group for the Provision of Large-Scale Print Services, with an experienced Provider to deliver the best possible arrangement in conjunction with exceptional service provision and demonstrable value for the LTE Group.
The Provider will be instrumental in delivering a cost-effective, reliable and flexible large format printing and installation service with national reach and the capability to deliver quality products and services at pace to achieve LTE Group's objectives.
This contract is intended to commence on 1st January 2026 and will be awarded for an initial period of 2 (two) years. Consideration will be given to extending the Agreement by 2 x 12-month extensions, subject to satisfactory performance. Regular reviews of the contractor's performance of the terms of the agreement will take place.
**Please note, participants are required to send the following samples before the tender deadline of 17th October 2025 as stated on Page 9 of the ITT**
1 x TFS sample showing print quality.
1 x Outdoor Banner sample showing print quality and eyelets
1 x Dibond sample showing print quality
Photographs of at least 3 x Exhibition Stands (not to supply an actual physical stand)
All samples need to be sent to the following address, marked for the attention of Julie Mak:
LTE Group
Openshaw Campus
Ashton Old Road
Openshaw
Manchester
M11 2WH
Total value (estimated)
- £800,000 excluding VAT
- £960,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028
- Possible extension to 31 December 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
This contract is intended to commence on 1st January 2026 and will be awarded for an initial period of 2 (two) years. Consideration will be given to extending the Agreement by 2 x 12-month extensions, subject to satisfactory performance. Regular reviews of the contractor's performance of the terms of the agreement will take place.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Please note the items and sizes listed in the specification are not exhaustive, there will/may be requirements for other items although this is not determined what they are at this point.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
- UKL - Wales
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
3 October 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
21 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
24 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com
Technical specifications to be met
https://procontract.due-north.com
Contracting authority
LTE Group
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10023139
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGJB-2915-QCHM
Openshaw Campus, Ashton Old Road
MANCHESTER
M11 2WH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Louise Timms
Telephone: +441616746188
Email: ltimms@ltegroup.co.uk
Website: http://www.ltegroup.co.uk/
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government