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Contract for Distribution of Council News and Various Other Publications

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Mar 2020 at 09:34

Award Notice
Tender

17 Jan 2020 at 11:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Council has recently completed a procurement process for the "Contract for Distribution of Council News and Various Other Publications". This contract, classified under the "Printing and delivery services" industry, aims to deliver council news to approximately 95,000 households in the North East of England. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 14th February 2020. The awarded contract, valued at £68,000, commenced on 1st April 2020 and will run until 31st March 2021. Interested bidders could access the tender documents through the NEPO portal.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in printing and delivery services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale distribution. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in logistics and publishing would find this tender attractive. Additionally, companies that can efficiently manage delivery logistics while ensuring timely distribution of important literature may excel in this bidding process, enhancing their growth prospects in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Distribution of Council News and Various Other Publications

Notice Description

Gateshead Council is looking to appoint a Contractor to deliver Gateshead Council News to approximately 95,000 homes on a regular basis. The Contractor will also be required to allow for other approved literature to be distributed at the same time if required. Go to www.nepo.org to access the tender documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9854cf7f-7336-4879-802e-34d63796173f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05ed21d0-8e8b-4465-b4b3-a456aaa67bb5
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 months
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
GATESHEAD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE PUBLIC SECTOR LEAFLET COMPANY T/A NATIONAL LEAFLET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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