Award

Provision of Hardcopy Newspapers

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Award

23 Jun 2021 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of hardcopy newspapers, classified under the CPV code 22210000, which pertains to newspapers. The contract, valued at £22,000, is part of a direct procurement method involving a single tender action below the threshold. This tender was active with its award date on 8th December 2020, and related contract activities were conducted until the end of March 2021. The procurement primarily served the United Kingdom, including the Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey, and was initiated to gather data and information from a variety of publications.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide journalistic services or newspaper delivery. Companies specialising in media, communications, and publication services would find this opportunity particularly aligned with their capabilities. Overall, the direct procurement process allows more nimble suppliers to compete effectively, fostering diversity within the supply chain while fulfilling the information needs of public organisations.

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Notice Title

Provision of Hardcopy Newspapers

Notice Description

Data and information gathering from a range of publications

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/888d727b-e45b-4e5c-aefd-ada6a39d0372
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22210000 - Newspapers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Crown Commercial Service on behalf of the Cabinet Office : Cabinet Office
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEWS UK & IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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