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Contract for the Printing of the Durham County News and Other Publications

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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AwardUpdate

27 Jun 2018 at 08:42

Award Notice
Tender

23 Jan 2018 at 14:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Contract for the Printing of the Durham County News and Other Publications". This tender falls under the services industry, specifically classified as "Printing services" (CPV code 79810000). The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 22nd February 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2018 and will run until 31st March 2020. The services will be delivered to approximately 241,500 homes in County Durham, located in the North East of England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) experienced in printing services. Businesses with capabilities in producing high-quality print materials, including magazines and guides, would be well-positioned to compete. Winning this contract could enhance a company's visibility and engagement within a significant community, fostering lasting relationships with local authorities and residents alike.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Printing of the Durham County News and Other Publications

Notice Description

Durham County Council ("the Council") is seeking to appoint a single Provider to print the Council's Durham County News (DCN) Magazine ("the Magazine") four times a year (Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter). The Council may also have a requirement to print a Guide to Services and an Essential Guide to Summer Fun (together "the Publications"). Both Guides are currently subject to Council review, however, the Guide to Services would be required to be printed in the New Year and the Council's Essential Guide to Summer Fun would be printed in July. The Council's Magazine and two Publications (if required) are to be printed in order to be distributed door to door to approximately 241,500 homes in County Durham, but this figure may be subject to future fluctuation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7cee02ca-4688-4c01-87dc-325d52d3fadb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c39f949e-7729-4b95-9d23-69f593dc6ba2
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79810000 - Printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 2-3 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACORN WEB OFFSET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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