Award

UOW977 lot 2 Storage and Fulfilment

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

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Award

08 May 2026 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "UOW977 lot 2 Storage and Fulfilment" contract, initiated by the University of Worcester, has reached the award stage. This contract pertains to the industry category of "Printing and related services" with its primary location in Worcester, England, postal code WR26AJ. The contract is valued at GBP 67,200 and was awarded to W & J LINNEY LIMITED, with the contract period starting on 1 May 2026 and ending on 30 April 2030. The procurement method was selective, conducted through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the official award notice was published on 8 May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in storage, fulfilment, and printing services, particularly those capable of supporting large-scale academic institutions. With the primary contractor identified, subcontracting or partnership opportunities may arise for SMEs, aligning with the suitability criteria supporting small and medium-sized enterprises. The long-term nature of the contract offers stable growth prospects for businesses equipped to handle diverse fulfilment needs over multiple years, making it an attractive option for companies looking to expand their operations within the education sector.

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Notice Title

UOW977 lot 2 Storage and Fulfilment

Notice Description

Lot 2 will cover the storage and fulfilment of University prospectus packs, offer-holder packs and the printing of other associated recruitment materials such as the WorcLife offer-holder magazine.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b413a96-057f-444c-85a9-0e0db3e44f96
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d20bfee1-ea1a-40cd-b9d0-412a2b491dc6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£67,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 4-5 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
UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

W & J LINNEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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