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INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF VOICE MAGAZINE FULFILMENT & POSTAGE

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen is seeking proposals under an open tender for the provision of Voice magazine fulfilment and postage, with the procurement process currently at the award stage. The initial contract value is £96,000, covering a duration of one year, commencing from the signing date of 2nd April 2021. The tender, identified as AU20/30, invites suppliers to operate mainly within the education services sector, specifically targeting businesses located in Aberdeen and its surrounding areas.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in fulfilment and logistics services. Businesses that demonstrate expertise in magazine distribution, postal services, and inventory management would be well-positioned to submit competitive bids. The University’s request for proposals communicates a strong demand for reliable services in the educational sector, opening avenues for firms looking to expand their market reach.

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Notice Title

INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF VOICE MAGAZINE FULFILMENT & POSTAGE

Notice Description

Award of contract for the provision of Voice magazine fulfilment & postage

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for the provision of Voice magazine fulfilment & postage for an initial period of one year.

Renewal: A period of one year with the option to extend for a further two periods, each of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000640417
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411278
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

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20214 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 ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224274467

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAILING & DATA SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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