Tender

GSV2201 - Provision of Newspapers to the Parliamentary Estate

UK PARLIAMENT

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03 Feb 2021 at 16:01

Tender Notice
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28 Jan 2021 at 17:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Parliament is currently seeking proposals for the provision of national and international newspapers to the Parliamentary Estate, under the title "GSV2201 - Provision of Newspapers to the Parliamentary Estate." This procurement process falls under the goods category, specifically related to newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines, with an estimated contract value of £600,000 and a minimum threshold of £300,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with tenders now being accepted until noon on 1st March 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 4th May 2021 and will last until 2nd May 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the printing and distribution of newspapers, including both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies able to provide timely and efficient delivery of a wide range of periodicals will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could substantially enhance business growth by establishing a long-term relationship with a key governmental authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSV2201 - Provision of Newspapers to the Parliamentary Estate

Notice Description

Provision of national and international newspapers and periodicals to the Parliamentary Estate. Additional information: The SQ/ITT documents are accessible via UK Parliament's e-procurement portal: http://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk. Tender submissions must be uploaded to the e-procurement portal; electronic responses submitted via e-mail are not acceptable. To access these documents select the tender reference GSV2201 in the 'current tenders' list, click on the 'view tender details' and express interest by clicking on the button provided. You will need to register your company details, thereafter you will be issued with a username and password. If you have previously registered with In-Tend, please follow the link shown which will redirect you to the home page where you can log on using your existing username and password to collect the tender documents. If you have registered and forgotten your username and password, click on the 'forgotten password' link on the In-Tend homepage. Please keep this username and password secure and do not pass it to any third parties. If you are experiencing problems, please contact the PPCS Business Support team via email: ppcs@parliament.uk for further assistance. You are advised to allow sufficient time when responding to this ITT, and for the full uploading of documents, prior to the closing date of 12.00 (noon) on 01/03/2021. Late tenders will not be accepted. If you are uploading multiple documents you will have to individually load one document at a time or you can opt to zip all the documents in an application such as WinZip or WinRAR. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f92c690-a201-4542-8d36-df767219c6ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c819785-d198-4e1f-88c7-1ba4ff614eec
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

22210000 - Newspapers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 May 2021 - 3 May 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK PARLIAMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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