Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
University of Sheffield
Procurement Office, Arts Tower, Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TN
UK
E-mail: l.w.marsden@sheffield.ac.uk
NUTS: UKE32
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.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
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79800000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
1 600 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
22000000
79810000
79800000
22100000
79811000
22900000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE32
Main site or place of performance:
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70%
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 30%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Estimated value is based on 4 year contract as per the ITT documents.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-005273
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 4403.PS.LWM.24
Title: 4403.PS.LWM.24 Print Services Framework agreement
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 20
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 17
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
B. and B. Press (Parkgate) Limited
00767737
Aldwarke Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S62 6DY
Rotherham
UK
NUTS: UKE31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Belmont Press Ltd
00504862
Barn Way, Lodge Farm Industrial Estate, Northampton NN5 7UW
Northampton
UK
NUTS: UKF2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hickling & Squires UK
05272593
1 Dunsil Road, Moorgreen Industial Park, Newthorpe, Nottinghamshire NG16 3TN
Newthorpe
UK
NUTS: UKF1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
W&J Linney Ltd
00137552
Adamsway, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG18 4FW
Mansfield
UK
NUTS: UKF1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Optichrome Ltd
00748294
98-100 Maybury Road, Woking, Surrey GU21 5HX
Woking
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Page Bros (Norwich) Ltd
00170008
Mile Cross Lane, Norwich, Norfolk NR6 6SA
Norwich
UK
NUTS: UKH15
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pureprint Group Limited
01493898
Crowson House, Bolton Close, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 1PH
Uckfield
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 600 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court of England, Wales & Northern Ireland
Sheffield
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
21/07/2025