Award

Falmer Magazine - Print, Fulfilment and Distribution

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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25 Apr 2023 at 14:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex awarded a contract for the provision of printing and distribution services for the Falmer Magazine. The procurement process was conducted through a limited competitive quotation, with a total contract value of £135,000. The tender period ended on February 10, 2023, and the contract is valid from March 8, 2023, to March 7, 2025. The University of Sussex in Brighton, England, served as the buying organisation, with the selected supplier being Sterlling Press Ltd.

This opportunity for business growth in the printing and distribution sector is well-suited for companies specialising in these services, particularly those capable of handling contracts in the range of approximately £135,000. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender attractive as the University of Sussex has specified SME suitability in the procurement. It is a closed tender process aimed at providing fair competition while catering to the specific needs of the University's magazine printing and distribution requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Falmer Magazine - Print, Fulfilment and Distribution

Notice Description

Falmer Magazine - Print, Fulfilment and Distribution

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03886bcd-0a95-4e8b-b95d-5ab8240dbd8f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34694dd-809e-4bd0-96b1-d674dc8021ce
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£142,467 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20232 years ago
Contract Period
8 Mar 2023 - 7 Mar 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STERLLING PRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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