Tender

Contract for the Printing of the Durham County News (DCN) and other Publications

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Feb 2022 at 17:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council is currently seeking a contractor for the "Contract for the Printing of the Durham County News (DCN) and other Publications." This contract falls under the printing services category and is valued between £50,000 and £75,000. The tender process is at the active stage and is running an open procurement method. Interested bidders must submit their proposals by 4th March 2022, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2022 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The publications are intended for distribution to approximately 259,442 households in County Durham.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in printing services, particularly those with the capability to manage high-volume publication runs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given their flexibility and ability to provide tailored services. Companies that can handle the annual publication cycles and meet the specified quality standards will find this a valuable opportunity to grow their business within the local government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Printing of the Durham County News (DCN) and other Publications

Notice Description

This Contract is for the Printing of the Durham County News (DCN) and other Publications Durham County Council ("the Council") is seeking to appoint a sole Contractor to print the Council's Durham County News (DCN) Magazine ("the Magazine") four times a year (Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter). The Council may also have a requirement to print a Guide to Services and an Essential Guide to Summer Fun (together "the Publications"). Both Guides are currently subject to Council review, however, the Guide to Services would be required to be printed in the New Year and the Council's Essential Guide to Summer Fun would be printed in July. The Council's Magazine and two Publications (if required) are to be printed in order to be distributed door to door to approximately 259,442 homes in County Durham, but this figure may be subject to future fluctuation. Additional information: Potential bidders can access the Invitation to Tender (ITT) Documents by registering on the NEPO Portal at www.nepoportal.org. ProContract Reference Number is DN595512

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40dc9065-cd4d-413c-abd2-33a48c81cc09
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79810000 - Printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 4-5 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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