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RFQ for the Distribution of Leicestershire Matters

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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25 Sep 2024 at 16:43

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25 Sep 2024 at 16:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process managed by Leicestershire County Council involves the distribution of "Leicestershire Matters," a service under the category of printed matter and related products (CPV 22000000). The open procedure tender spanned multiple regions, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract period commencing on 19 January 2024 and concluding on 18 January 2027. The contract's total value is £120,000, and the procurement method was an open procedure. Significant dates include the tender period's end on 4 January 2024 and the award date on 16 January 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to expand their footprint in multiple UK regions by enabling them to provide distribution services for printed materials. The awarded supplier, Letterbox Distribution, is a SME based in Hertfordshire. The project encompasses distribution across diverse regions, offering potential for businesses specialising in logistics and supply chain management to showcase their capabilities and grow their service offerings in printed matter distribution. Businesses with strong regional distribution networks would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders managed by Leicestershire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ for the Distribution of Leicestershire Matters

Notice Description

Distribution of Leicestershire Matters

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8195ca7f-ab3c-4979-a255-c9fb68f2c2fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a233f65-8ced-46fa-b8c0-56eb0f5f75ea
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£132,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2024 - 18 Jan 2027 3-4 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commissioning.support@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1163050000

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LETTERBOX DISTRIBUTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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