Award

Contract for the Distribution of Council News Magazine

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jun 2023 at 10:41

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

04 Apr 2023 at 13:57

Tender Notice
Tender

10 Feb 2023 at 11:20

Tender Notice
Planning

19 Dec 2022 at 16:02

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Gateshead Council is awarding a contract for the distribution of Council News Magazine. The contract involves delivering the magazine to approximately 94,000 homes in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is complete, with a contract value of £54,000 in GBP. The tender period ended on 5th May 2023, and the contract will run from 1st June 2023 to 31st May 2026. The buying organisation is Gateshead Council.

This procurement opportunity for the distribution of Council News Magazine creates potential for growth for businesses providing printing and delivery services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, offering a fair chance for diverse businesses to participate in the process. Businesses interested in service contracts in the printing and distribution industry can explore this opportunity to expand their operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Distribution of Council News Magazine

Notice Description

Gateshead Council has appointed a Contractor to deliver Gateshead Council News to approximately 94,000 homes on a regular basis. Council News is a 65gsm, A4 colour magazine currently printed up to three times a year as a 32 page publication.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a770c5e5-ff99-4044-a14b-a53d37518dda
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7b84ed0-df54-47e2-9622-f5235747743d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,220 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
13 Jan 2023Expired
Award Date
31 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 31 May 2026 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
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

SWIFT ADVERTISING NE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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