Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c20-514b-712c-8ac0-5163358ae446/000829-print-management-services closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # 000829 Print Management Services [The British Library](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-british-library) Estimated value £400,000 to £600,000 Published 27 Jul 2018 Deadline Closed 28 Aug 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The purpose of this tender is to secure a single print company to manage all print requirements from receipt of files to delivery, storage and distribution, including a direct mail service. The British Library is seeking a printing company to manage its print production, storage, distribution and management information requirements of a wide range of printed materials, ranging from our Annual Report and Accounts to exhibition leaflets, What's On booklets and stationery - quantities ranging from 100 to 100,000. The successful printing company will be required to bring to the British Library a full service that covers all aspects of the print production process including estimation, paper procurement, printing (both litho and digital), storage, distribution (direct mail) and delivery. Additional information: Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender~: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once): [bl.bravosolution.co.uk](https://bl.bravosolution.co.uk) and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'I agree' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ into your 'My PQQs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk. Read full description ## CPV classification Printing and delivery services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/3842d0a0-7a9d-4b2c-adb0-f099230bc0f8) 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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