Award

Print, Fulfilment & Distribution

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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Award

20 Jul 2023 at 14:19

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex awarded a contract for the provision of Print, Fulfilment & Distribution services for its Under Graduate and Post Graduate Prospectuses. The tender had a total value of £88,380 and was carried out through a direct procurement method. The contract period is from January 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024, and the tender period ended on December 16, 2022. The buying organisation, the University of Sussex, is located in Brighton, South East England, and the industry category is 'Printed matter and related products'.

This tender opportunity with the University of Sussex is suited for businesses in the service industry, particularly those involved in printing and distribution services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this tender as the University has indicated a preference for SMEs in their selection process. The award for this contract was granted to Sterling Press Ltd, a UK-based company located in Kettering, Notts, highlighting opportunities for local businesses to engage with the University in fulfilling its printing needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Print, Fulfilment & Distribution

Notice Description

Under Graduate and Post Graduate Prospectuses

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-817ea067-b16e-451c-9f31-5b20d35c2171
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/635df394-2693-45ec-89b6-62f94bafb121
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£88,380 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£88,380 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 1-2 years
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 SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STERLING PRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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