Tender Reference: 451

You are invited to apply to join a list of tenderers for the supply and printing of degree certificates, diploma supplements and transcripts for De Montfort University academic year 2008/2009.

You will be required to meet the following criteria:

• Update the design of degree certificates, diploma supplement and transcripts
• Provide increased security features to reduce the risk of forgery
• The paper should heavier and of  better quality than normal  A4 or A3 printer paper which should be suitable for over-printing on a standard laser jet printer
• Pale cream coloured paper
• Watermarked paper
• Design the hologram for approval and acceptance by the University
• Include De Montfort University 4 colour crest or the University logo
• Delivery required by 27 February 2009

You may request tender documents by emailing purchasing@dmu.ac.uk and quoting reference 451.

Tenders must be returned by:  noon, 31 October 2008.

For all enquiries regarding this tender please contact Mrs Jyoti Mistry, Deputy Procurement Manager, Finance Department on telephone +44 (0) 116 2506338, fax: +44 (0) 116 2506069 or email: purchasing@dmu.ac.uk

De Montfort University has a legal duty to comply with the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004. Accordingly, information in relation to this contract and any prior related tender may be made available on demand in accordance with the legislation. You should state if any of the information supplied by you as part of the contract is either confidential or commercially sensitive, or should not be disclosed to a third party in response to a request for information under the Act. The reasons for such sensitivity must be specified. In such cases the relevant material will be examined in the light of the exemptions provided in the Freedom of Information Act or Environmental Information Regulations, although the University cannot guarantee that any exemption will apply.

Notice publication date:  20 October 2008