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Distribution of Leicestershire Matters

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 May 2020 at 07:35

Tender

02 Dec 2019 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is inviting tenders for the distribution of its magazine-style journal, "Leicestershire Matters," which will be sent to over 280,000 households in the region. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on printing and distribution services. The procurement method is open, with the tender period having ended on 16 December 2019. The contract's value is approximately £120,000, and it is set to commence on 18 January 2020 and run for two years, with the potential for further extensions.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in printing and distribution services. Companies that can manage large-volume deliveries and are equipped to serve the East Midlands region will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this procurement process could aid businesses in expanding their portfolios and gaining reputable experience with a key local authority.

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Notice Title

Distribution of Leicestershire Matters

Notice Description

Tender bids are invited for the provision of distribution of Leicestershire Matters Leicestershire County Council is seeking to enter into a contractual arrangement with a suitable organisation for the distribution of its magazine-style journal 'Leicestershire Matters,' which is to be delivered to all homes (280 000+ households) in Leicestershire. The initial requirement is to distribute up to six issues over two years, with the potential to extend the contract for up to a further three deliveries. All Documents relating to the opportunity can be located on our tendering portal - www.eastmidstenders.org. Questions/Enquiries/Submissions should all come via the portal and not direct to the contact.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47ed1c02-9720-4542-90e5-2605792d11a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/649ba135-c9cb-493e-a4b4-80eb306935a5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£129,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2020 - 6 Feb 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

LETTERBOX DISTRIBUTION

THE LETTERBOX CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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