Award

The Supply of Exam Papers

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Award

11 Mar 2024 at 09:47

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for "The Supply of Exam Papers" valued at £72,526. The procurement method used was a Competitive Quotation under the limited framework. The contract period is from 1st March 2024 to 28th February 2027. The tender deadline was 23rd February 2024, and the contract was awarded on 1st March 2024 in the South East region of the United Kingdom under the goods category.

This tender by the University of Southampton provides an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to supply 150,000 answer books and 9,000 coloured front covers. Businesses in the stationery or printing industry, especially those able to handle batch deliveries throughout an academic year, are well-suited to compete. Interested parties can contact procurement@soton.ac.uk for further information.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of Exam Papers

Notice Description

150,000 answer books which consist of a cover and four sheets of double sided, branded and lined paper. Additionally, the University would be seeking 9,000 distinctly coloured loose front covers to also be printed. We would ask that these are delivered to us in batches throughout an academic year and stored offsite by the supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ce185be4-93b4-4c0c-acc7-0ddc8310a0cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e242d1f9-6b7f-4aac-86f8-d035f54934d8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22830000 - Exercise books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,526 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,526 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2027 2-3 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 SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRADEFORMS (SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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