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Fulfilment & Mailing of the UofSA Chronicle Magazine (& Donor Insert) for 2021

UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews has completed a procurement process for the fulfilment and mailing of its annual Chronicle Magazine, which is crucial for maintaining connections with its alumni and supporters. This contract, awarded to Mailing & Data Solutions Ltd, was initiated as an open tender, focusing on services within the education industry. The contract service, valued at £84,876.39, was signed on 11 February 2021, and the mailing will be carried out to various stakeholders including graduates and donors, with annual objectives to foster engagement. The relevant location for this contract is Guardbridge, St Andrews, and the related lot will be active until June 2021.

This opportunity is ideal for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in mailing and fulfilment services, particularly those with experience in managing alumni communications or educational institution projects. Competing businesses should have the capability to handle significant volumes of mailing while ensuring timely delivery and effective communication with the University of St Andrews. This contract presents a valuable chance for growth in the education services sector, enabling suppliers to expand their portfolio and gain a prestigious client in the form of one of Scotland's leading universities.

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Notice Title

Fulfilment & Mailing of the UofSA Chronicle Magazine (& Donor Insert) for 2021

Notice Description

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. The mailing tender will be awarded for one year - June 2021.

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. The mailing tender will be awarded for one year - June 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000638980
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408282
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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
£84,876 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402098
    Fulfilment & Mailing of the UofSA Chronicle Magazine (& Donor Insert) for 2021 - 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. The mailing tender will be awarded for one year - June 2021.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408282
    Fulfilment & Mailing of the UofSA Chronicle Magazine (& Donor Insert) for 2021 - 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. The mailing tender will be awarded for one year - June 2021.

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