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Tender for the provision of the Printing and Distribution of Somerset County Council's information newspaper

Somerset Council

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26 Feb 2020 at 11:47

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15 Oct 2019 at 09:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset County Council has initiated a tender for the provision of printing and distribution services for its information newspaper, 'Your Somerset'. This publication, which caters to over 234,000 households across Somerset, is an important source of community news and events. The procurement is at the active tender stage, with submissions accepted under an open procedure until 5th November 2019. The total value of the contract is £424,000, set to commence from 1st September 2020 and continue until 31st August 2022. Interested suppliers should note that the contract is classified under the CPV code for printed matter and related products, and the services will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in printing and distribution services, especially those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with experience in high-volume printing, logistical distribution, or community-focused publications would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement can enhance visibility and client engagement for businesses poised to support local government initiatives and media communications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the provision of the Printing and Distribution of Somerset County Council's information newspaper

Notice Description

'Your Somerset' Newspaper is distributed to over 234,000 households across Somerset, four times a year and contains news, events, campaigns and developments of community projects that Somerset County Council and partners are involved in. It was launched 2002 as a direct result of research with local residents who said we needed to do more to keep them informed. This is part-funded by advertising revenue. We are seeking a company that can provide Print and Distribution services to support the quarterly publication of 'Your Somerset' Newspaper to its residents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a15a770b-7a5f-465d-a80f-6548eaf828cd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b67720f6-ed6b-4215-af83-8c295b1be3f1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
£424,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2022 1-2 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
Somerset Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Postcode Area
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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