Printing and related services

Tender description

The University of Wolverhampton seeks to establish a framework of suppliers for the provision of its print management services. It is envisaged that this Framework Agreement will be let for a period of three (3) years (with an option to extend for up to a further 1 year (subject to satisfactory performance and agreement by both parties). The requirement is split into three (3) lots. Bidders can apply for more than 1 lot. Lot 1: Volume Print (Prospectuses) will be awarded to a single supplier. Lot 2: Print Support (General Printing Services) will form a framework of a maximum of three (3) suppliers. Lot 3: Informative and Promotional Display Print will form a framework of a maximum of three (3) suppliers. The University of Wolverhampton is seeking to appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of its volume print services, mainly prospectuses. A proportion of the University’s print jobs are produced by its in-house Digital Print Services Unit. This work includes corporate stationery, specific event invites, internal departmental publicity material, posters to name but a few. This is a relationship that will continue throughout the contract. This contract refers to a requirement for larger scale ad-hoc projects but not limited to, including the University’s Undergraduate and Postgraduate Prospectuses. We are looking for a supplier partner who offers high quality in terms of goods and/or services that are ‘fit for purpose’ and can also offer excellent value for money over the entire contract period. The Qualification section will be assessed on a pass/fail basis in accordance with the standard qualification questions implemented by the Crown Commercial Services (CCS)/Cabinet Office. The requirements here include: — the tenderer must have a Credit Safe Score of ≥30, — the successful contractor must have a minimum of 2 000 000 GBP public liability insurance, — the successful contractor must have a minimum of 5 000 000 GBP employers indemnity insurance, — the tenderer must have a minimum annual turnover of 77 000 GBP. Additional qualification elements are as follows: — the tenderer must hold ISO14001 (Environmental Management) certification, — the tenderer must hold FSC accreditation. This Agreement will be available for use by other Public Bodies in Wolverhampton and Partner Authorities in the West Midlands Combined Authority, including but not limited to, City of Wolverhampton Council and Royal Wolverhampton Hospital Trust. The University of Wolverhampton would like to form a framework of a maximum of 3 suppliers for the provision of print support services. Suppliers must be able to offer high quality in terms of goods and/or services that are ‘fit for purpose’ and that can also demonstrate excellent value for money over the entire contract period. A proportion of the University’s print jobs are produced by its in-house Digital Print Services Unit. This work includes corporate stationery, specific event invites, internal departmental publicity material, posters to name but a few. This is a relationship that will continue throughout the contract. This contract refers to a requirement to provide print services with capability that we do not have in house and are able to deliver print service in the agreed time frame. The qualification section will be assessed on a pass/fail basis in accordance with the standard qualification questions implemented by the Crown Commercial Services (CCS)/Cabinet Office. The requirements here include: — the tenderer must have a Credit Safe Score of ≥30, — the successful contractor must have a minimum of 2 000 000 GBP public liability insurance, — the successful contractor must have a minimum of 5 000 000 GBP employers indemnity insurance, — the tenderer must have a minimum annual turnover of 130 000 GBP. Additional qualification elements are as follows: — the tenderer must hold ISO14001 (Environmental Management) certification, — the tenderer must hold FSC accreditation. This Agreement will be available for use by other Public Bodies in Wolverhampton and Partner Authorities in the West Midlands Combined Authority, including but not limited to, City of Wolverhampton Council and Royal Wolverhampton Hospital Trust. The University of Wolverhampton would like to appoint a maximum of 3 suppliers to provide high quality printing services using up-to-date methods of work and printing processes. Whilst ensuring compliance with current and evolving printing, environmental and sustainability standards and initiatives, whilst driving through innovation and value for money in their service offering. Suppliers are expected to work on a wide variety of materials ranging from window vinyls to flags, zap stands through to informative hoardings. The University has an ambitious growth strategy that includes investment into new buildings, programmes and teaching. As more capital projects get underway we are looking for supplier partners to work with us on being able to create a presence for the University. The University has an in-house print service unit where on occasion some requirements for this lot may be produced. This is a relationship that will continue throughout the entire period of the Framework Agreement. The qualification section will be assessed on a pass/fail basis in accordance with the standard qualification questions implemented by the Crown Commercial Services (CCS)/Cabinet Office. The requirements here include: — the tenderer must have a Credit Safe Score of ≥30, — the successful contractor must have a minimum of 2 000 000 GBP public liability insurance, — the successful contractor must have a minimum of 5 000 000 GBP employers indemnity insurance, — the tenderer must have a minimum annual turnover of 690 000 GBP. Additional qualification elements are as follows: — the tenderer must hold ISO14001 (Environmental Management) certification. This Agreement will be available for use by other Public Bodies in Wolverhampton and Partner Authorities in the West Midlands Combined Authority, including but not limited to, City of Wolverhampton Council and Royal Wolverhampton Hospital Trust.