What is Print Marketplace?

Print Marketplace is a brand-new online platform connecting Buyers of print within the public sector to print suppliers across the UK. It is a new service from the Crown Commercial Service to streamline the procurement process for buyers so they can easily specify, design and purchase print effectively. APS Group has been appointed to manage the platform on behalf of the Crown Commercial Services and in partnership with YPO. We are now in the process of looking for print businesses to support them in fulfilling this exciting opportunity.

Top benefits to print suppliers;

• Access to £50 million of public sector print spend
• Free to use – no fee or service charges
• You’re always in control of your pricing and margins
• Minimal sales effort – no manual estimating required
• 30-day payment terms
• Easy to use with an efficient order and invoice process
• Dashboard showing market insight and intelligence
• Dedicated supplier support team

It’s not all about price – buyers will select suppliers based on location, environmental impact, lead time, SME status, price and previous experience so there’s nothing to lose by getting involved.

Take a closer look at the platform below:

Simple Registration Process
Step 1 | Initial Registration

• Register your business here
• You’ll receive an email notification to verify your email address
• Once verified you’ll receive a confirmation email you have completed step one

Step 2 | Onboarding

• Create an account and set your password
• Input key information about your business and financial details such as contacts and bank details for the system to be able to pay you
• Confirm you’re happy with the site Terms and Conditions
• You are able to save and return to this section at any time
• Receive confirmation that your application has been successful or not

Step 3 | Online Pricing Tool

• The final part of the process requires the completion of your machine and production profile, which will be used to generate instant prices

Print Marketplace is ideal for print businesses of all sizes who are looking to expand their customer base and secure new revenue opportunities so don’t delay and become an approved supplier.

Register your business today

What is Print Marketplace?

Print Marketplace is a brand-new online platform connecting Buyers of print within the public sector to print suppliers across the UK. It is a new service from the Crown Commercial Service to streamline the procurement process for buyers so they can easily specify, design and purchase print effectively. APS Group has been appointed to manage the platform on behalf of the Crown Commercial Services and in partnership with YPO. We are now in the process of looking for print businesses to support them in fulfilling this exciting opportunity.

Top benefits to print suppliers;

• Access to £50 million of public sector print spend
• Free to use – no fee or service charges
• You’re always in control of your pricing and margins
• Minimal sales effort – no manual estimating required
• 30-day payment terms
• Easy to use with an efficient order and invoice process
• Dashboard showing market insight and intelligence
• Dedicated supplier support team

It’s not all about price – buyers will select suppliers based on location, environmental impact, lead time, SME status, price and previous experience so there’s nothing to lose by getting involved.

Take a closer look at the platform below:

What is Print Marketplace?

Print Marketplace is a brand-new online platform connecting Buyers of print within the public sector to print suppliers across the UK. It is a new service from the Crown Commercial Service to streamline the procurement process for buyers so they can easily specify, design and purchase print effectively. APS Group has been appointed to manage the platform on behalf of the Crown Commercial Services and in partnership with YPO. We are now in the process of looking for print businesses to support them in fulfilling this exciting opportunity.

Top benefits to print suppliers;

• Access to £50 million of public sector print spend
• Free to use – no fee or service charges
• You’re always in control of your pricing and margins
• Minimal sales effort – no manual estimating required
• 30-day payment terms
• Easy to use with an efficient order and invoice process
• Dashboard showing market insight and intelligence
• Dedicated supplier support team

It’s not all about price – buyers will select suppliers based on location, environmental impact, lead time, SME status, price and previous experience so there’s nothing to lose by getting involved.

Take a closer look at the platform below:

Two+Two is back, bringing together more than 180 students from universities across the North as they go head-to-head on a live client brief where they’ll have the opportunity to make their pitch a reality.

Taking place in Manchester on 20^th February, the one-day event will provide aspiring young creatives with the opportunity to network with industry professionals – while giving them a taste of what it’s like to work on a real campaign.

This year, the event is in aid of Millie’s Trust, who provide free and low-cost first aid training. Students will be tasked with developing a campaign to raise awareness of the importance of paediatric first aid.

For the third year running, we’ll be returning to play a key role in Two+Two. Our Creative Director Angelo Giaquinto will form part of the judging panel while our Head of Creative, Paul Grimshaw, and Head of Strategy, Kate Cook will be circulating throughout the day, helping students to develop their campaigns.

So, what will our judge be looking out for on the day?

We’re really keen to meet people who can get creative without letting the big idea run away with them. Our ideal student will also have an awareness of time management and work effectively as a team to ensure they meet deadlines, just like they would in the real world.

We’re also really pleased to be able to provide the print for some of the collateral – including printed biographies of different industry experts who’ll be on hand to answer questions as the day goes on. Our in-house photographers and videographers will also be poised, ready to capture all the action.

Two+Two is a wonderful experience for students and mentors alike. It offers a fantastic opportunity to support a great cause, while giving us a chance to meet the next generation of talent.

Going to be there? Tweet us @aps_group to say hello!