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title: "Falmer Magazine - Print, Fulfilment and Distribution"
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# Falmer Magazine - Print, Fulfilment and Distribution

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03886bcd-0a95-4e8b-b95d-5ab8240dbd8f

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## Summary

The University of Sussex awarded a contract for the provision of printing and distribution services for the Falmer Magazine. The procurement process was conducted through a limited competitive quotation, with a total contract value of £135,000. The tender period ended on February 10, 2023, and the contract is valid from March 8, 2023, to March 7, 2025. The University of Sussex in Brighton, England, served as the buying organisation, with the selected supplier being Sterlling Press Ltd.

This opportunity for business growth in the printing and distribution sector is well-suited for companies specialising in these services, particularly those capable of handling contracts in the range of approximately £135,000. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender attractive as the University of Sussex has specified SME suitability in the procurement. It is a closed tender process aimed at providing fair competition while catering to the specific needs of the University's magazine printing and distribution requirements.

## Notice

Falmer Magazine - Print, Fulfilment and Distribution

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34694dd-809e-4bd0-96b1-d674dc8021ce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 8 Mar 2023 - 7 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £142,467 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE) |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 9RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STERLLING PRESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2023 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34694dd-809e-4bd0-96b1-d674dc8021ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34694dd-809e-4bd0-96b1-d674dc8021ce
  25th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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