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Award of Distribution and fulfilment of wildflower seeds contract

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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05 Jul 2023 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the distribution and fulfilment of wildflower seeds in England. The contract, worth £117,801.84, falls under the services category and was awarded to Granby Marketing Services Ltd. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 9th May 2023 to 26th May 2023, with the tender period ending on 5th May 2023. The Department for Education is the buying organization, located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the printing and distribution services industry, to engage in the delivery of wildflower seeds to primary schools in England. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, which involves the distribution of 200,000 packets of wildflower seeds to schools in London. Businesses with experience in kitting and fulfilment solutions and services may find this tender particularly suitable for their growth and expansion.

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Notice Title

Award of Distribution and fulfilment of wildflower seeds contract

Notice Description

Delivery and distribution of 200,000 packets of wildflower seeds to primary schools in England to mark His Majesty's Coronation. Direct award under - RM6282- Storage, Distribution, Kitting and Associated Services--Lot 3b: Kitting and Fulfilment Solutions and Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-539fb779-83d0-4394-809b-e2c2977a59bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/626d7398-2684-4134-8fd6-f7131e33d943
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£117,801 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£117,801 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
8 May 2023 - 26 May 2023 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialdelivery.skills@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANBY MARKETING SERVICES

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