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# External Print Providers - Prior Information Notice

[The University Of Manchester](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-university-of-manchester)

Estimated value

£2,500,000 to £15,000,000

Published

1 Feb 2018

Deadline

Closed

23 Feb 2018

## Who can bid

- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

## About this tender

The University plans to undertake a procurement exercise in early 2018 for the renewal of the framework agreement for external print providers.

Traditionally the University has divided the contract into categories which are;

• Category 1 - Small requirements, eg single or two-colour leaflets, four-colour short runs etc;

• Category 2 - Medium requirements, eg full-colour medium run booklets/brochures etc;

• Category 3 - High-volume work, eg four-colour long runs, four-colour magazine (ie Alumni Magazine) and four-colour prospectus.

There are currently 18 suppliers with some being awarded against all categories and other specialising in single categories.

We currently don't cover print/fulfilment, direct mail or books under contract but would be looking to incorporate these into the new contract for a 'one stop shop' provision. We are excluding design/creative services merchandising/promotional goods within this RFI.

We are currently exploring other potential routes to market and in particular a managed service. The aim of this questionnaire is to better understand the benefits and risks associated with such a provision.

Additional information: To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain tender documentation.

[in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home)

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

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## CPV classification

Miscellaneous printed matter

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/29f8ff8c-091f-46f9-aab6-f484137980cc)

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