Lancaster University External Print Framework - AWARD

Lancaster University
North West
Selective procedure
1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030

This framework provides external printing and finishing services across three lots to supplement internal creative studio capacity. Bidders are expected to deliver in-house printing and finishing, though outsourcing of specialist finishing is permitted. The contract covers a range of print requirements with an estimated annual spend of £200,000, though volumes are not guaranteed.

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Awarded value: £1m; As published
Published: 19 March 2025; Contracts Finder
Awarded: 5 February 2025; Belmont Press Ltd, Potts Print (UK) Limited, Sterling Press Ltd and 3 more
Contract length: 60 months; Ends 31 March 2030

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of commercial printing and finishing services to support internal creative teams with overflow capacity and specialist production requirements.

Category: Printing services

Lifecycle

Publishedon Contracts Finder
19 March 2025
Contract awardedto Belmont Press Ltd, Potts Print (UK) Limited, Sterling Press Ltd and 3 more
5 February 2025
Contract starts
1 April 2025
Contract ends
31 March 2030

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/63519/lancaster-university-external-print-framework-award
Buyer reference: IT-32-1169-SP/24/1373 - AWARD
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-33025a9c-4841-4d99-b4b8-a08719264050
Source: Contracts Finder
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Lancaster University. Lancaster University External Print Framework - AWARD. Contract award, 19 March 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/63519/lancaster-university-external-print-framework-award (accessed 12 October 2026).