Award

9710 - Citizen magazine distribution services - AWARD

NORWICH CITY COUNCIL E-TENDERING

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21 Nov 2017 at 16:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Norwich City Council, which is seeking a supplier for the distribution of its Citizen magazine, a key publication that provides vital information to residents. The title of the contract is "9710 - Citizen magazine distribution services - AWARD." This service falls under the postal services industry category and is set to occur in Norwich, within the East of England. The contract is scheduled to start on 11th December 2017 and will last for two years, with possibilities for extension. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 15th November 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in postal and distribution services, particularly those with experience in managing unaddressed and addressed mail services. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly accessible due to its inclusive nature. The successful supplier will manage the distribution to about 66,700 households, offering a platform for companies to expand their service offerings and strengthen their presence in the local market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

9710 - Citizen magazine distribution services - AWARD

Notice Description

Citizen magazine is an invaluable publication for Norwich residents to turn to and rely on for factual, council information. The magazine is distributed at four set times each year which allows the council to keep residents up to date with important council news - be that changes to the waste and recycling service, the outcome of local elections, how they can give the council their views on important consultations which will affect them and information about the essential services the council provides. Each issue of Citizen has a print run of about 66,700 copies. The council is looking for a supplier to manage the distribution of the magazine to Norwich households (residential only) via unaddressed Door to Door mail and addressed direct mail service for its spring 2018 issue onwards. The contract for this service is planned to start early December 2017 and run for two years with an option to extend for an additional two years (on a one-year at-a-time basis). The first issue due for distribution under this contract will be in the first complete week of March 2018 (exact date to be provided post tender).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f38b547-487c-464b-91d7-44dd9429f3cd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64110000 - Postal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£561 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2017 - 10 Dec 2019 1-2 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
NORWICH CITY COUNCIL E-TENDERING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 1NH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Mancroft
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

T/A THE NATIONAL LEAFLET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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