--- title: "1226 Freight Services including storage, pick and pack, and global distribution for De Montfort University" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4ba55aa1-e52a-49e3-b48b-b1f235825695" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4ba55aa1-e52a-49e3-b48b-b1f235825695" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ba55aa1-e52a-49e3-b48b-b1f235825695.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ba55aa1-e52a-49e3-b48b-b1f235825695.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY" published: "2019-03-04" --- # 1226 Freight Services including storage, pick and pack, and global distribution for De Montfort University Buyer: DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ba55aa1-e52a-49e3-b48b-b1f235825695 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4ba55aa1-e52a-49e3-b48b-b1f235825695) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ba55aa1-e52a-49e3-b48b-b1f235825695.json) ## Summary De Montfort University is seeking bids for freight services including storage, pick and pack, and global distribution of promotional materials. This tender, titled "1226 Freight Services," falls under the services category related to post and courier services, specifically targeting providers experienced in the sector. The procurement method is open, and the tender period concludes on 28 March 2019. The contract is scheduled to start on 1 June 2019 and will last for two years, with the possibility of extending for up to an additional two years based on performance. The university is located in Leicester, East Midlands, United Kingdom. This opportunity presents substantial avenues for business growth, particularly for companies in the logistics, freight, and distribution sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given the emphasis on suitable suppliers. Providers with capabilities in global distribution and warehousing services will be well-positioned to compete for this tender and potentially establish a long-term partnership with De Montfort University. ## Notice De Montfort University (DMU) invites bids from suitable experienced providers of freight services with the capability to store, pick and pack, and distribute globally DMU promotional collateral. The initial contract duration will be two years, with an option to extend for two further periods of 12 months each (for a maximum total contract duration of four years) at the discretion of the University, dependent on suitable supplier performance and funding availability. Other Details: All other information relating to Award Criteria, evaluation and the full specification etc can be found within our RfQ document for this procurement loaded on the Intend e tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home Additional information: De Montfort University (DMU) invites bids from suitable experienced providers of freight services with the capability to store, pick and pack, and distribute globally DMU promotional collateral. The initial contract duration will be two years, with an option to extend for two further periods of 12 months each (for a maximum total contract duration of four years) at the discretion of De Montfort University, dependent on suitable supplier performance and funding availability. Other Details: All other information relating to Award Criteria, evaluation and the full specification etc can be found within our RfQ document for this procurement loaded on the Intend e tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08cc8d6d-a8f0-4d07-906f-896fbbcaab1a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2019 - 31 May 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 9BH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services - 64100000 - Post and courier services - 64121200 - Parcel delivery services ## Release History - 4 Mar 2019 at 08:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08cc8d6d-a8f0-4d07-906f-896fbbcaab1a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08cc8d6d-a8f0-4d07-906f-896fbbcaab1a 4th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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