This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Apr 2024 at 11:46

Tender

14 Dec 2023 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews has completed a procurement process for the fulfilment and mailing of the Chronicle magazine, seeking a supplier for services in the mailing industry. The process was a tender where the University aimed to encourage graduates to stay connected through the annual publication. The contract, valued at £121,961.52 GBP, was signed on 8th March 2024 and awarded to Mailing & Data Solutions Ltd. The first mailing is scheduled for 3rd June 2024.

This tender by the University of St Andrews presents an opportunity for companies in the mailing services sector to engage in business growth. Suppliers capable of providing carrier sheets, wraps, enclosures, and postage services align well with the requirements set by the University. The procurement process, which was a competitive open procedure, attracted three bids, all from SMEs, indicating a level playing field for smaller enterprises to compete and potentially expand their operations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Fulfilment & Mailing of the University of St Andrews Chronicle Magazine

Notice Description

The fulfilment and mailing of the Chronicle magazine, Gift Form (in every pack as an insert) and Donor Roll inserted in selected segments. The University seeks to encourage graduates to maintain contact with each other and routinely helps alumni stay in touch with the University through the publication of the annual magazine the Chronicle. It is mailed annually to General Council members (which includes all graduates and some staff) and to non-graduating alumni, donors, Family Programme members and other friends of the University in the UK and overseas. First mailing of the contract to take place on Monday 3rd June 2024. See procurement documents for indications of quantities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University seeks to encourage graduates to maintain contact with each other and routinely helps alumni stay in touch with the University through the publication of the annual magazine the Chronicle. It is mailed annually to General Council members (which includes all graduates and some staff) and to non-graduating alumni, donors, Family Programme members and other friends of the University in the UK and overseas. Gift Forms are mailed as inserts in all magazines to provide opportunities for alumni and friends to support the University. DL reply paid envelope as inserts in all magazines. The Donor Roll magazine is also included as an insert in selected segments of the mailing of the Chronicle magazine - this is a publication listing the names of all the benefactors to the University in the previous financial year. The University is seeking a supplier to fulfil the following requirements: Carrier Sheets Supplier (Mailing house) to supply and laser print carrier sheets (the details and the relevant logo will be supplied by the University). Black & white double sided, on recycled paper. Wrapping Must be Compostable starch / potato-based wrapping - no plastic. Enclose Chronicle, Gift Forms and DL envelope, Donor Roll (where applicable), Carrier Sheet and maintain mailsort order. Postage Postage costs should take into account the added per pack weight of the carrier sheet and the wrapping that would be used. The Chronicle magazine, Gift Form and Donor Roll weights and quantities are provided in the tender documents. The mailing is required to take place annually, generally on the first Monday of June. The first mailing requirement for this contract will take place on 3rd June 2024 Additional information: All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Renewal: 2 x 12 months possible subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042574
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012644-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79571000 - Mailing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£121,961 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
It is likely the University will continue to have similar requirements. If so, any relevant procurement will be advertised approx. 6 months prior to any new contract requirement.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of St Andrews
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUARDBRIDGE
Postcode
KY16 0US
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Tay Bridgehead
Westminster Constituency
North East Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Mailing & Data Solutions Ltd

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