Tender

005432 - Distribution of Corporate Publications

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Nov 2017 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle City Council is inviting tenders for the distribution of corporate publications, primarily focusing on the delivery of its magazine 'Citylife' to households and businesses within Newcastle upon Tyne. This procurement is classified under the printing and distribution services category (CPV code 79824000). The tender is currently at the active stage, with submissions due by 1st December 2017. The contract will commence on 1st April 2018 and will last until 31st March 2022, with a total estimated value of £100,000. The procurement follows an open procedure, allowing broad participation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for local businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in printing and distribution services. Companies that can deliver promotional items in bulk and provide reliable door-to-door services will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses that have experience working with local councils or community publications may find this a beneficial contract to pursue, supporting their growth within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

005432 - Distribution of Corporate Publications

Notice Description

The Council wishes to procure an organisation to deliver magazines and other literature and promotional items in bulk and door to door. The main item being the Council's magazine for residents 'Citylife', which is to be delivered door to door to every household and business within the boundaries of the City of Newcastle upon Tyne. Citylife is a tabloid-sized magazine with 36 to 48 pages with a print run of 121,000. There are currently two issues of Citylife a year. In addition a guide to lifelong learning magazine is currently distributed to all households and businesses in the city three times a year. The guide to lifelong learning is also a tabloid-sized publication with 28 to 40 pages with a print run of 143,000.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-31f921a6-ad07-4463-bfe6-e7fb3922a525
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daa782c0-a62b-43e8-b3b1-44c24456c268
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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