Award

International Freight

DURHAM UNIVERSITY

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Award

27 Jan 2021 at 09:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "International Freight" contract was initiated by Durham University, based in England. The tender, which focused on freight transport agency services, has successfully concluded with Print Distribution International Ltd being awarded the contract valued at £66,343.20. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation below threshold. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 5 January 2021, with the contract commencing on 1 February 2021 and running until 31 January 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the logistics and freight services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are well-positioned to provide international freight and fulfilment services. Businesses that can offer competitive pricing and demonstrate reliability in freight transport are ideally suited to compete in similar procurement processes moving forward.

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Notice Title

International Freight

Notice Description

International freight and fulfilment services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05f8eaa4-2c1a-4e4e-a46c-dc06a4d10043
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ec697f6-fbd7-448c-9e80-08be7ef091d6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63521000 - Freight transport agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,343 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,343 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Sarah Ashwin
Contact Email
sarah.ashwin@durham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0191 3344545

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3LE
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Durham South
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRINT DISTRIBUTION INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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