UOE/2015/008 FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUPPLY OF PRINT, MAILING & FULFILMENT SERVICES FOR KEY PUBLICATIONS

The University of Exeter is looking to create a print framework with three providers, will also undertake the print work, storage of print materials and subsequent bulk mailing or fulfilment via online requests. The print framework will be centred around a number of the University’s core publications, which are designed by our in-house Design Studio. The University prides itself on the outstanding quality of the hard copy publications it produces, and this directly reflects the brand values and reputation of the institution on a global scale.

The key objectives for this tender process are to appoint a supplier framework who can supply print, mailing & fulfilment services for key publications. Specifically (but not limited to): • Undergraduate prospectus • Undergraduate subject brochures These publications are primarily used as recruitment tools for students looking to study from our huge range of programmes. The prospectus is an introductory guide to the University of Exeter, its colleges, faculty and programmes and directs the reader to more comprehensive information on our website. The prospectus and subject brochures are sent on request to students in the UK and abroad and also used as marketing tools at recruitment fairs and exhibitions in the UK and internationally.

• Postgraduate prospectus This publication is primarily used as a recruitment tool for students looking to study from our huge range of programmes. The prospectus is a guide to the University of Exeter, its colleges, faculty and programmes and directs the reader to more comprehensive information on our website. The prospectus is sent on request to students in the UK and abroad and also used as marketing tools at recruitment fairs and exhibitions in the UK and internationally. • Alumni magazine This is a crucial and strategic publication that is used to engage all contactable alumni and keep them informed about current activity at the University and report more widely on research, impact, alumni profiles. The quality of this publication, both in content and in manufacture, has a direct and significant impact on the University’s reputation with its alumni. The University wishes to contract with a supplier framework that shares its ethos of outstanding quality and reputation to deliver this project. The magazine is printed and bulk mailed to alumni who live in the UK and abroad.

Additional information: The University will use InTend, an e-tendering system, which can be accessed at: http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofexeter/asp/home.asp to run the procurement. Candidates must enrol on the InTend system (free of charge) and register interest to gain access to the documentation relating to this procurement.

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