North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium

04045190

Room 404, 4th Floor, Crescent House, University of Salford

Salford

M5 4WT

UK

Contact person: David Yates

Telephone: +44 1612348002

E-mail: david.yates@nwupc.ac.uk

Main address: https://nwupc.ac.uk/

Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91080

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  

Additional information can be obtained from

the abovementioned address:  

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted

electronically via:  https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=71201&B=NWUPC

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted

to the abovementioned address

Other type:  Sub-central contracting authority

Education

Print Solutions

Reference number:  PRI 3173 NW

NWUPC is establishing a DPS for the supply and provision of Print Solutions. NWUPC is managing this process on behalf of members of HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC & SUPC.
The DPS is divided into categories, see II.B below. You can apply for a single Category or for multiple Categories.
Deadline for receipt of initial DPS Application submissions- 8th September 2023 13:00
Evaluation of DPS Application submissions and post-submission clarifications (Initial establishment of the DPS)- 8th September 2023 - 22nd September 2023
Deadline for notification of successful admission to DPS (Initial establishment of the DPS)- 22nd September 2023
DPS Open for further competitions- 1st October 2023
DPS re-opens for the duration of the DPS for new requests to participate- 1st October 2023.
This DPS will commence on 1/10/23 for 24 months until 30/09/25 with the option to extend for 12 months until 30/09/206 and a further 12 months until 30/09/27.

Tenders may be submitted for  all lots

Printed Stationery (e.g. envelopes, letterhead, labels)

Lot No:  1

Products will include but not be limited to pre-printed stationery incl. envelopes, labels, postcards, booklets, calendars etc. This category covers the provision of the following services for the relevant category of product: Design and pre-production work, Printing, Finishing, Fulfilment and Storage. The scope also includes Direct Mail on a non-mandatory basis. Agreement users will define print management service requirements at call-off and not all in-scope services will be required in each instance. See the DPS Application Document for a full outline of in scope products and services.

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:  

Identification of the project: Call offs by Members from the resulting framework may be conducted by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

Please read the DPS Application Document and all supporting documents prior to completing.

Security Printing (e.g. exam booklets, badges)

Lot No:  2

Printing related to ‘security’ such as exam documents, name badges, plastic ID cards etc.
This category covers the provision of the following services for the relevant category of product: Design and pre-production work, Printing, Finishing, Fulfilment and Storage. The scope also includes Direct Mail on a non-mandatory basis. Agreement users will define print management service requirements at call-off and not all in-scope services will be required in each instance. See the DPS Application Document for a full outline of in scope products and services.

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:  

Identification of the project: Call offs by Members from the resulting framework may be conducted by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

Printed Prospectuses

Lot No:  3

This category covers the provision of the following services for the relevant category of product: Design and pre-production work, Printing, Finishing, Fulfilment and Storage. The scope also includes Direct Mail on a non-mandatory basis. Agreement users will define print management service requirements at call-off and not all in-scope services will be required in each instance. See the DPS Application Document for a full outline of in scope products and services.

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:  

Identification of the project: Call offs by Members from the resulting framework may be conducted by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

Printed Marketing Materials (e.g. leaflets, banners, posters)

Lot No:  4

This category covers the provision of the following services for the relevant category of product: Design and pre-production work, Printing, Finishing, Fulfilment and Storage. The scope also includes Direct Mail on a non-mandatory basis. Agreement users will define print management service requirements at call-off and not all in-scope services will be required in each instance. See the DPS Application Document for a full outline of in scope products and services.

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:  

Identification of the project: Call offs by Members from the resulting framework may be conducted by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

Digital Print Services

Lot No:  5

This category is for the provision of Digital Print Services only. This covers the products listed in each of categories 1-4 above. Digital print jobs may be small or large quantity and cover design and pre-production, printing (digital only), finishing and fulfilment as outlined above.
The scope of Category 5 also includes Direct Mail on a non-mandatory basis. Agreement users will define print management service requirements at call-off and not all in-scope services will be required in each instance.

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:  

Identification of the project: Call offs by Members from the resulting framework may be conducted by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

Print Managed Service

Lot No:  6

Category 6 Print Managed Services is to allow member institutions to access a neutral vendor to obtain the best value service for members. The neutral vendor will appoint and manage suppliers capable of providing the services covered in Categories 1-5.

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:  

Identification of the project: Call offs by Members from the resulting framework may be conducted by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

The procurement involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing system

Date:  30/09/2027

Local time:  23:59

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members
https://www.hepcw.ac.uk/about-us-2/
https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list
https://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members
https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members
At some point during the life of the Framework Agreement the current members of the following may wish to utilise the Agreement and should have access at any point with the permission of NWUPC. This Agreement is not intended to replace any current Agreements that either participating or non-participating Institutions may already have in place. A list of the current members is available as follows:
At some point during the life of the Framework Agreement the current members of the
following may wish to utilise the Agreement and should have access at any point with the
permission of NWUPC. This Agreement is not intended to replace any current Agreements
that either participating or non-participating Institutions may already have in place. A list of
the current members is available as follows:
Central Government Departments, Local Government and Public Corporations that can be
accessed at the Public Sector Classification Guide
https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nationalaccounts/uksectoraccounts/datasets/publicsec
torclassificationguide
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
Local Authorities
https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
https://www.local.gov.uk
NDPBs
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
VI.4)
VI.4.1)
National Parks Authorities
http://www.nationalparks.uk
Police Forces in the United Kingdom
http://www.police.uk/?view=force_sites
https://www.police-information.co.uk/index.html
http://www.scotland.police.uk
Fire and Rescue Services in the United Kingdom
https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services
NHS Bodies England
https://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/nhstrustlisting.aspx
Hospices in the UK
https://www.hospiceuk.org/about-hospice-care/find-a-hospice
Registered Social Landlords (Housing Associations)
Third Sector and Charities in the United Kingdom
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission
http://www.oscr.org.uk
Citizens Advice in the United Kingdom
http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/getadvice.htm
www.cas.org.uk
NI Public Bodies
Northern Ireland Government Departments
https://www.northernireland.gov.uk/topics/your-executive/government-departments
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/government-departments-in-northern-ireland
Northern Ireland Public Sector Bodies and Local Authorities
https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/list-public-bodies-which-ni-public-procurementpolicy-applies
Schools and Universities in Northern Ireland
https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/
Health and Social care in Northern Ireland
http://online.hscni.net
Northern Ireland Housing Associations
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations
Police Service of Northern Ireland
https://www.psni.police.uk

NWUPC Ltd

Room 404, 4th Floor, Crescent House, University of Salford

Salford

UK

Telephone: +44 1612348000

E-mail: procurement@nwupc.ac.uk