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Manchester University Press - Distribution Service

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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01 May 2019 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

The UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER has completed a public procurement process for the tender titled "Manchester University Press - Distribution Service." This initiative falls under the Printing and related services industry category, with a value of £465,000. The tender aimed at appointing a supplier to manage sales, marketing, distribution, and fulfilment for MUP titles in North America and neighbouring regions. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st August 2019 and conclude on 31st July 2022. The tender period concluded on 14th December 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in publishing, distribution, and fulfilment services within the specified geographical area. Suppliers that can efficiently manage sales and distribution across North America, Canada, South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the nature and scale of the services required, large-scale providers with experience in managing similar logistics and marketing operations could find a valuable opportunity for growth by engaging with the UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER.

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Notice Title

Manchester University Press - Distribution Service

Notice Description

MUP appointed a supplier to manage the sales, marketing, distribution, and fulfilment of Manchester University Press titles and any publishers on which MUP act on behalf. The territory for consideration under this agreement is North America including the main territories of: North America, Canada, South America, Mexico, and additionally the Caribbean, Bahamas and Bermuda.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74134582-765f-47f6-a7e4-450be5361e73
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8127474c-9e3b-4e88-91b7-beb279e910ef
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£465,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£465,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2022 3-4 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 MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES LLC D/B/A INGRAM ACADEMIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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