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title: "Communications Partnership"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
published: "2023-02-24"
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# Communications Partnership

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c78839aa-8eb0-492c-9875-71d189bfbbdf

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## Summary

The University of Derby, located in Derby, United Kingdom, recently completed a procurement process for a Communications Partnership. The tender, titled "Communications Partnership", with a total value of £80,000 GBP, was procured through a direct method using a Single tender action (below threshold) approach. The contract period runs from February 16, 2023, to February 16, 2023, with the tender period ending on February 10, 2023. The main procurement category for this opportunity is publications, specifically newspapers and multimedia networks. The University of Derby acted as the buying organisation.

This awarded contract presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the communications sector like newspapers and multimedia networks, to collaborate with the University of Derby. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for this opportunity. The contract was awarded to Guardian News and News Media, a large-scale supplier. For businesses looking to expand their operations through public procurement contracts, leveraging this awarded notice could be a strategic move to foster growth and establish valuable partnerships in the industry.

## Notice

This is an awarded notice for a communications partnership

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c3e98ee-96d8-4c23-a27e-30a3e04a3f0d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2023 - 16 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GUARDIAN NEWS AND NEWS MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 22120000 - Publications
- 22210000 - Newspapers
- 32417000 - Multimedia networks

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2023 at 16:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c3e98ee-96d8-4c23-a27e-30a3e04a3f0d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c3e98ee-96d8-4c23-a27e-30a3e04a3f0d
  24th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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