BidSonarBidSonar
ContractsGrantsOrganisationsSectors
BidSonarBidSonar·Built by Hypership
SourcesPrivacyTermsCookies

BidSonar is an independent index of public-sector opportunities. We aggregate data from official sources and are not affiliated with any procurement body. Data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 and the EU TED reuse notice.

    ContractsPrint Management and Design Services Supplier
    Awarded contract

    Print Management and Design Services Supplier

    Awarded
    £750k
    Published 19 Aug 2026

    University of Essex seeks a qualified print management supplier to provide printing, design, and specialized secure printing services under a framework agreement.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 19 Aug 2026· 2 days agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £750k
    Published 19 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £750,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      30 Mar 2026
      4 months ago
    • Sector
      Media & Communications
      Browse related listings
    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • CD
      Continuous Data Print (UK) Ltd
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 days ago.

    19 Aug 2026Today30 Mar 2026

    Brief

    The University of Essex seeks an experienced supplier from its Print and Associated Services Framework to provide comprehensive print management services. The successful supplier will deliver: (1) General printing services including digital and litho mono and 4-colour offset printing with finishing capabilities; (2) Display and exhibition printing services; (3) Wide-format digital printing for large-scale materials; (4) Secure printing for exam papers and diplomas with appropriate confidentiality measures; and (5) Design services to support and provide overflow capacity for the University's in-house design team. This is an opportunity for established print service providers to become a key supplier supporting the University's printing and design needs across multiple departments and functions.

    Track record

    2 awards · 1 winner
    Thin record

    Only 2 prior awards here — too little to read.

    In media communications, UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX has awarded 2 contracts to 1 supplier.

    Who wins here
    1. Continuous Data Print (UK) Ltd2× · 100%

    Across media communications, the most active winners are STAKELUMS, EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC, Pearlshield Ltd T/A Coughlans Bookshop — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

    More from UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

    4 listingsView all →
    AwardedProfessional Services🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Three-Year Subscription to Oxford Law Trove Platform

    Procurement of a three-year institutional subscription to Oxford Law Trove for law students and staff, providing 24/7 access to comprehensive legal research materials.

    £275,000UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
    Published 19 Aug 2026
    AwardedProfessional Services🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Independent External Review of University Council Effectiveness

    University of Essex requires an independent external reviewer to assess Council and committee effectiveness with findings due by July 2026.

    £28,500UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
    Published 19 Aug 2026
    AwardedMedia & Communications🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Print Management and Design Services

    Supply print management services including digital/offset printing, wide-format output, secure exam paper printing, and overflow design support to the University of Essex.

    £750,000UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
    Published 19 Aug 2026
    OpenEnergy & Utilities🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Energy Management and Utility Solutions Dynamic Market

    University of Essex seeks supplier input for a Dynamic Market framework enabling flexible procurement of energy management, utilities, net zero solutions, and infrastructure services across the UK.

    UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
    Published 14 Aug 2026

    Open in Media & Communications

    4 open listingsView all →
    Media & Communications🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Creative and Design Agency for Annual Report Production

    Design agency wanted to produce a 3-year corporate Annual Report and Accounts suite for The Crown Estate, with optional 2-year extension.

    est.£615,000The Crown Estate
    Published 21 Aug 2026
    Media & Communications🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Design, Supply and Installation of Two Children's Play Areas

    Wootton Parish Council seeks contractors to design and install two new accessible children's play areas at two locations, with total estimated value of £160,000 excluding VAT.

    est.£160,000WOOTTON PARISH COUNCIL
    Published 21 Aug 2026
    Media & Communications🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Post Office Local Retailer Partnership - Tivoli, Brighton

    Become a Post Office Local partner in Tivoli, Brighton, integrating postal services into your retail business with annual fees of £17,500-£21,500.

    POST OFFICE
    Published 21 Aug 2026
    OpenMedia & Communications🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Spectrum Monitoring Systems and Software Market Engagement

    Ofcom is gathering market information on spectrum monitoring systems and software to modernize its monitoring capabilities and inform future procurement decisions.

    OFCOM
    Published 21 Aug 2026
    Take action
    View on sourceContracts Finder

    Award notice and full record on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    a8860ecd-b4fc-4d8b-8485-13640567ec9d-911281
    UE
    Buyer
    UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
    Sector
    Media & Communications