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title: "International Freight"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-05f8eaa4-2c1a-4e4e-a46c-dc06a4d10043"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM UNIVERSITY"
published: "2021-01-27"
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# International Freight

Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05f8eaa4-2c1a-4e4e-a46c-dc06a4d10043

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "International Freight" contract was initiated by Durham University, based in England. The tender, which focused on freight transport agency services, has successfully concluded with Print Distribution International Ltd being awarded the contract valued at £66,343.20. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation below threshold. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 5 January 2021, with the contract commencing on 1 February 2021 and running until 31 January 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the logistics and freight services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are well-positioned to provide international freight and fulfilment services. Businesses that can offer competitive pricing and demonstrate reliability in freight transport are ideally suited to compete in similar procurement processes moving forward.

## Notice

International freight and fulfilment services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ec697f6-fbd7-448c-9e80-08be7ef091d6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,343 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,343 |
| 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 | DURHAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRINT DISTRIBUTION INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63521000 - Freight transport agency services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2021 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ec697f6-fbd7-448c-9e80-08be7ef091d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ec697f6-fbd7-448c-9e80-08be7ef091d6
  27th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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