# External Print Providers - Prior Information Notice

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [The University Of Manchester](/buyers/the-university-of-manchester/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £15,000,000
- Published: 1 February 2018
- Planned start: 1 September 2018
- Planned end: 31 August 2024
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: 5789dbd2-0d37-4879-88d3-f17f02c0678b-195500
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29f8ff8c-091f-46f9-aab6-f484137980cc

## Description

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\. https://in-tendhost\.co\.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5789dbd2-0d37-4879-88d3-f17f02c0678b-195500)