Award

The Print and Distribution of the County News Publication

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Feb 2019 at 10:01

Award Notice
Tender

18 Sep 2018 at 15:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council is undertaking a procurement process for "The Print and Distribution of the County News Publication", a contract aimed at servicing the rural community of Lincolnshire. This initiative falls under the postal and courier services category, with an estimated value of £900,000. The tender process followed a selective procurement method, concluding on 18th October 2018, while the contract period commenced on 10th December 2018 and will extend to 9th December 2020. There will be three publications distributed annually, reaching over 350,000 copies across the region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing and distribution services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can handle large-scale projects. Companies with experience in working alongside local councils and managing distribution logistics would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the necessity of close collaboration with both Lincolnshire County Council and the associated design contractors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Print and Distribution of the County News Publication

Notice Description

This contract is for the print and distribution of the County News Publication to the community of rural Lincolnshire. There are 3 publications per year and distribution is in excess of 350,000 copies countywide. This contract is for the print and distribution only but will involve working closely with both Lincolnshire County Council and the design contractor. The design element is out of scope of this contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-539bcfb0-45fb-4ca6-b555-dbf17365a650
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2252a318-5e86-4ba3-bfd2-62b99e9ddef8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£809,535 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2019 - 9 Dec 2020 1-2 years
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
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1BA
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUNGARD PUBLIC SECTOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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