Award of External Print Framework to Multiple Suppliers by Lancaster University
Lancaster University · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of External Print Framework to Multiple Suppliers by Lancaster University
Awarded 01 Apr 2025
Expires in 3y 5mo5y term, 32% elapsed
Awarded 1 Apr 2025Expires 31 Mar 2030
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Lancaster University awarded a contract to Belmont Press Limited, Envision Media, MTP Media (2008) Ltd, Potts Print (UK) Ltd, Signs Express Lancaster, and Sterling Press Ltd for an external print framework.
The framework supports the internal Print Room (Creative Studio) by providing in-house printing and finishing services when internal capabilities or capacity are insufficient, with specialist finishing services allowed to be outsourced.
The framework has an initial term of 3 years with an option to extend up to 2 years.
Annual spend is approximately £200,000, split across three lots, though this level is not guaranteed.
The total contract value is AUD 1,000,000.
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Award of External Print Framework to Multiple Suppliers by Lancaster University
Won by Belmont Press Limited,Envision Media,MTP Media (2008) Ltd,Potts Print (UK) Ltd,Signs Express Lancaster,Sterling Press Ltd · Lancaster University
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