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title: "Manchester University Press - Distribution Service"
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# Manchester University Press - Distribution Service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74134582-765f-47f6-a7e4-450be5361e73

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## Summary

The UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER has completed a public procurement process for the tender titled "Manchester University Press - Distribution Service." This initiative falls under the Printing and related services industry category, with a value of £465,000. The tender aimed at appointing a supplier to manage sales, marketing, distribution, and fulfilment for MUP titles in North America and neighbouring regions. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st August 2019 and conclude on 31st July 2022. The tender period concluded on 14th December 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in publishing, distribution, and fulfilment services within the specified geographical area. Suppliers that can efficiently manage sales and distribution across North America, Canada, South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the nature and scale of the services required, large-scale providers with experience in managing similar logistics and marketing operations could find a valuable opportunity for growth by engaging with the UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER.

## Notice

MUP appointed a supplier to manage the sales, marketing, distribution, and fulfilment of Manchester University Press titles and any publishers on which MUP act on behalf. The territory for consideration under this agreement is North America including the main territories of: North America, Canada, South America, Mexico, and additionally the Caribbean, Bahamas and Bermuda.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8127474c-9e3b-4e88-91b7-beb279e910ef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £465,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £465,000 |
| 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 MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES LLC D/B/A INGRAM ACADEMIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 1 May 2019 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8127474c-9e3b-4e88-91b7-beb279e910ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8127474c-9e3b-4e88-91b7-beb279e910ef
  1st May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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