Award

1QAY - Service-Mail & Couriers

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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Award

07 May 2021 at 12:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the service titled "1QAY - Service-Mail & Couriers" was initiated by Newcastle University, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. This procurement falls under the "Post and courier services" industry category and has reached the Award stage. The tender period concluded on 29 April 2021, and the contract commenced on 30 April 2021, with a total value of £30,000, awarded through a direct procurement method as a single tender action.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in courier and transportation services within the medical sector. Companies that can rapidly manage and transport medical samples would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, given the emphasis on reliable and efficient service delivery in such critical logistical operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1QAY - Service-Mail & Couriers

Notice Description

Transportation of medical samples

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-429898fd-7baf-4ee3-b2f6-2e3e2f2f9009
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/293e7603-66b2-465b-8bea-888eb38655bb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2021 - 28 Apr 2022 6-12 months
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
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Christopher Rutland
Contact Email
purchasing@ncl.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01912082568

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

24-7 SAMEDAY COURIERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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