Tender

South Cambridgeshire District Council - South Cambs Magazine Delivery Contract

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Feb 2026 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The South Cambridgeshire District Council has initiated a public procurement process under the title "South Cambs Magazine Delivery Contract". This contract entails quarterly delivery and initial storage of the council's residents' magazine, aiming to reach approximately 73,000 households within the East of England, United Kingdom. Tagged in the courier services category, this tender follows an open procedure below the threshold, allowing for wide competition. The tender stage is active, and interested parties should note the submission deadline set for 27th March 2026, with the contract period commencing on 4th May 2026 and concluding on 3rd May 2029. The tender documents are accessible via the council's e-tendering portal, with further details available on Contracts Finder.

This tender offers significant growth prospects for businesses specialising in courier services, particularly those in the East of England region. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises, facilitating entry into public sector contracts and potential long-term service provision. Suitable candidates will benefit from aligning their logistical capabilities to meet the delivery requirements of the council's high-quality publication, thereby expanding their reach within the district. Businesses aiming to enhance their portfolio through public communications infrastructure would find this contract advantageous for demonstrating reliable and efficient service in a prominent local government initiative.

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Notice Title

South Cambridgeshire District Council - South Cambs Magazine Delivery Contract

Notice Description

The contract is for the quarterly delivery - and initial storage - of SCDC's residents' magazine titled "South Cambs Magazine". This publication is one of SCDC's primary communication channels with residents. The high-quality magazine is delivered directly to around 73,000 households in the district. Should you be interested in this opportunity, the full tender documents can be found on our e-tendering portal via the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=156086e5-6511-f111-813c-005056b64545

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8f60c69-2612-4da4-9327-2419d5abcacb
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 3 May 2029 3-4 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
SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBOURNE
Postcode
CB23 6EA
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Cambourne
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

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