---
title: "INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF VOICE MAGAZINE FULFILMENT & POSTAGE"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000640417"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2021-04-02"
---

# INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF VOICE MAGAZINE FULFILMENT & POSTAGE

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000640417

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen is seeking proposals under an open tender for the provision of Voice magazine fulfilment and postage, with the procurement process currently at the award stage. The initial contract value is £96,000, covering a duration of one year, commencing from the signing date of 2nd April 2021. The tender, identified as AU20/30, invites suppliers to operate mainly within the education services sector, specifically targeting businesses located in Aberdeen and its surrounding areas.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in fulfilment and logistics services. Businesses that demonstrate expertise in magazine distribution, postal services, and inventory management would be well-positioned to submit competitive bids. The University’s request for proposals communicates a strong demand for reliable services in the educational sector, opening avenues for firms looking to expand their market reach.

## Notice

Award of contract for the provision of Voice magazine fulfilment & postage

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for the provision of Voice magazine fulfilment & postage for an initial period of one year.

Renewal: A period of one year with the option to extend for a further two periods, each of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411278 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £96,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAILING & DATA SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79571000 - Mailing services
- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411278
- 7 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403575

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403575
  INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF VOICE MAGAZINE FULFILMENT & POSTAGE - This is an invitation to submit a proposal for the provision of Voice magazine fulfilment & postage
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411278
  INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF VOICE MAGAZINE FULFILMENT & POSTAGE - Award of contract for the provision of Voice magazine fulfilment & postage

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000640417
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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