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Provision of Newspapers

CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE

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27 Jul 2020 at 11:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has completed a tendering process for the provision of newspapers, with a total contract value of £17,639.44. The contract was awarded to Willis News Distribution Limited following a selective procurement method, which involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract runs from 2nd July 2020 to 1st July 2021, and was publicised on 27th July 2020. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically related to postal services for newspapers and periodicals, with the delivery point located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the postal and distribution sector, particularly those that can provide consistent and reliable newspaper delivery services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as they are well-suited to work within frameworks that call for agility and tailored service offerings. Companies that specialise in logistics, distribution, or subscription services may find significant potential for business growth by participating in similar contracts with public authorities like the Cabinet Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Newspapers

Notice Description

This service relates to the provision of Newspapers to Cabinet Office by Willis News Distribution Limited

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-037c4048-32f0-4f24-afcf-7999526cbabe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27c987b9-9f60-4138-990f-9eb9851532dd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64111000 - Postal services related to newspapers and periodicals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,639 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,639 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2020 - 1 Jul 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILLIS NEWS DISTRIBUTION

Further Information

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