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Alumni Magazine 2025

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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30 Jan 2026 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Alumni Magazine 2025" took place under the purview of the University of Exeter, located in Exeter, UK. This contract, focusing on services related to printing and distribution, falls under the industry category of business services, particularly in marketing and printing. The procurement method employed was direct, indicating a below-threshold purchase without competitive bidding. The contract was signed on 23 May 2025, and the services commenced on 30 May 2025, concluding by 30 May 2026. The procurement reached the award stage, with Belmont Press in Northampton being awarded the contract, which was valued at £31,500 GBP.

This tender presents significant prospects for businesses involved in the production and distribution of printed materials, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Belmont Press. Companies with expertise in business services, particularly those involved in marketing, consulting, and printing, would find opportunities for growth by engaging in similar contracts. Such engagements can lead to the development of business relations within the academic sector, providing future opportunities for collaboration and service provision.

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Notice Title

Alumni Magazine 2025

Notice Description

Alumni Magazine 2025 and postage

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0612fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008462-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 May 2025 - 30 May 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-operations@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BELMONT PRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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