Award

Under Graduate (UG) & Post Graduate (PG) Prospectuses

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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Award

05 Aug 2024 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex has successfully completed the procurement process for the printing, fulfilment, and storage of their Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) prospectuses. This tender falls under the industry category of Printing Services (CPV Code: 79810000) and is relevant to businesses in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The stipulated contract period runs from 1st August 2024 to 1st August 2028, with the total contract value amounting to GBP 242,816.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in printing services, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The contract involves substantial long-term engagement, spanning four years, which could ensure stable revenue and business growth. The ideal contenders for such opportunities would be companies that can demonstrate reliable delivery capabilities and fulfilment services, as evidenced by the successful award to Sterling Press Ltd, an SME based in Kettering, Northamptonshire. By securing such contracts, SMEs can build a robust portfolio and establish long-term partnerships with esteemed institutions like the University of Sussex.

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Notice Title

Under Graduate (UG) & Post Graduate (PG) Prospectuses

Notice Description

Printing, Fulfilment and Storage for Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) Prospectuses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cef40bfd-b37e-4fb0-8780-cbc9e9db8abf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0462e0c-c971-4322-9b62-0d2474019fcc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79810000 - Printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£242,816 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£242,816 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 1 Aug 2028 4-5 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 SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
Charlie Beeny
Contact Email
c.beeny@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01273 877724

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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