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Mailing Serices for University of Aberdeen Development Trust

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has awarded a contract for Mailing Services to Mailing & Data Solutions Ltd. The procurement process was completed on 1st November 2023. The services fall under the "Education" industry category. The contract, titled "Mailing Services for University of Aberdeen Development Trust," involves mailings carried out twice annually, in May and November. The contract value is GBP 85,000, and the location for services is specified as Aberdeen, UK.

This contract award by the University of Aberdeen presents an opportunity for businesses providing mailing services, especially those with experience in the education sector. The procurement method used was an open procedure, creating a fair chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to compete. Businesses that can fulfil the contractual requirements for mailing services with a focus on quality and timeliness are well-suited to bid for such opportunities. The contract is currently active, indicating potential for ongoing collaborations.

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Notice Title

Mailing Serices for University of Aberdeen Development Trust

Notice Description

Award of contract for Mailing Services, generally carried out twice annually, in May and November.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract following open ITT.

Renewal: This is an invitation to submit a proposal to enter into a contract for Mailing Services for an initial term of 3 years, with 3 optional extension periods, each of 1 year, subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement with the University of Aberdeen.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000743461
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV491737
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
£85,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20232 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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