Award

Mailing,Fulfilment, storage and related services

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jan 2022 at 09:53

Award Notice
Tender

09 Dec 2021 at 14:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the University of Bedfordshire, which is seeking services for mailing, fulfilment, storage, and related services. This contract is classified under the industry category of mailing services (CPV code: 79571000) and is located in Luton, England. The tender was published on 9 December 2021, with a tender deadline on 5 January 2022. The procurement method used is an open procedure, intended for services below the threshold limit, and the awarded contract commenced on 15 January 2022, lasting for one year with an option to extend for an additional year.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialize in mailing and fulfilment services. Companies that can demonstrate strong capabilities in logistics, storage management, and related service provision will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested businesses are encouraged to register on the University's procurement platform to submit their tender responses and correspondence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mailing,Fulfilment, storage and related services

Notice Description

The University is sourcing a Service Provider to provide mailing, fulfilment, storage and related services. The University's terms and conditions will apply to this contract. Additional information: Please register on the University's Procurement website: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/aspx/Home This will allow you to express an interest, send correspondence and submit your tender return.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5d74eff-1318-4d45-a410-2fc465b8d2af
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79571000 - Mailing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2023 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
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Tracy Wilson
Contact Email
tracy.wilson@beds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01582743315

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAIL HANDLING INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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