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title: "The Supply of Exam Papers"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ce185be4-93b4-4c0c-acc7-0ddc8310a0cb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
published: "2024-03-11"
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# The Supply of Exam Papers

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce185be4-93b4-4c0c-acc7-0ddc8310a0cb

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for "The Supply of Exam Papers" valued at £72,526. The procurement method used was a Competitive Quotation under the limited framework. The contract period is from 1st March 2024 to 28th February 2027. The tender deadline was 23rd February 2024, and the contract was awarded on 1st March 2024 in the South East region of the United Kingdom under the goods category.

This tender by the University of Southampton provides an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to supply 150,000 answer books and 9,000 coloured front covers. Businesses in the stationery or printing industry, especially those able to handle batch deliveries throughout an academic year, are well-suited to compete. Interested parties can contact procurement@soton.ac.uk for further information.

## Notice

150,000 answer books which consist of a cover and four sheets of double sided, branded and lined paper. Additionally, the University would be seeking 9,000 distinctly coloured loose front covers to also be printed. We would ask that these are delivered to us in batches throughout an academic year and stored offsite by the supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e242d1f9-6b7f-4aac-86f8-d035f54934d8 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,526 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,526 |
| 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 SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRADEFORMS (SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22830000 - Exercise books

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2024 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e242d1f9-6b7f-4aac-86f8-d035f54934d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e242d1f9-6b7f-4aac-86f8-d035f54934d8
  11th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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