Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bfd-d57a-7116-8d9c-797cfd1c24ed/supply-of-long-and-short-run-external-printing-services-framework closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Supply of Long and Short Run External Printing Services Framework [University of Huddersfield e-Tendering](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-huddersfield-e-tendering) Estimated value £100,000 to £400,000 Published 26 Apr 2016 Deadline Closed 27 May 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender ### Project title - Lot 1 Long Run Print Service ### Background information The University of Huddersfield would like to invite companies to tender for the supply of long run (1000 plus copies) external print supply for marketing in the UK. This will involve working with various University marketing departments in order to receive artwork, print in the agreed format and deliver to an agreed UK location (usually the University’s main campus, goods inwards depot). ### What is required The full-colour printing of multiple page documents varying from 12 pages to 180 pages, at standard finished sizes (A6, A5 and A4) and some bespoke sizes e.g. 240mm x 170mm. Finishing ranging from saddle stitching and spiral binding to PUR binding. Special finishes such as spot UV, varnish, foil blocking and laminating. The printing of other materials such as (for example but not limited to) leaflets, letterheads / compliments slips, NCR sets, postcards, Christmas cards and direct mailers (some using mail merge techniques). ### Budget Available Circa £300,000 spent over the course of the last framework ### Project title - Lot 2 Short Run Print Service ### Background information The University of Huddersfield would like to invite companies to tender for the supply of short run (up to 1000 copies), fast turnaround (within 48 hours of receipt of artwork or better), external print supply for marketing in the UK. This will involve working with various University marketing departments in order to receive artwork, print in the agreed format and deliver to an agreed UK location (usually the University’s main campus, goods inwards depot). ### What is required The full-colour printing of documents varying from 2 pages to 12 pages, at standard finished sizes (A6, A5 and A4). The printing of other materials, up to A0 in size, such as business cards, leaflets, NCR sets, postcards, posters, Christmas cards and direct mailers (some using mail merge techniques). The ability to print onto other materials (for example but not limited to T-shirts, hoodies, vinyl banners, pavement stickers and POS). Finishing mainly saddle stitched but PUR and spiral binding would be a bonus. ### Budget Available New framework. Spend estimated at £100,000 over the course of the framework Additional information: Please apply for this tender through the Huddersfield In Tend Portal: [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhuddersfield/aspx/Home) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhuddersfield/aspx/) Read full description ## CPV classification Printing services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/98885c50-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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