Award

Countywide Distribution of Council Publications

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jan 2023 at 14:15

Award Notice
Tender

20 Oct 2022 at 12:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nottinghamshire County Council has awarded a contract for the "Countywide Distribution of Council Publications" to LDS Ltd. The contract involves distributing resident publications to around 358,000 households in Nottinghamshire, excluding Nottingham City District. The contract is valued at £160,000 and will run from 5th January 2023 to 4th January 2027. The procurement stage was an open procedure with the tender period ending on 22nd November 2022.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the post and courier services, as well as printing and distribution services sectors. Companies experienced in distribution services and serving large populations could be well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract's focus on value for money and reaching all households efficiently opens up possibilities for service providers looking to expand their operations in Nottinghamshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Countywide Distribution of Council Publications

Notice Description

Nottinghamshire County Council is looking for an experienced provider to distribute resident publications to every household in Nottinghamshire (excluding those in the Nottingham City District) this has been estimated as 358,000 households. The Council requires that its publication is delivered to households in Nottinghamshire using the mechanisms that provide best value whilst guaranteeing that the publication reaches all households within the prescribed time. The contract period shall be for one year commencing 5th January 2023, with an option to extend a further three times for twelve-month periods, up to 4th January 2027, subject to satisfactory performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ab2e0c6-5a94-4708-83dc-6d80ffad3611
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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

CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2023 - 4 Jan 2027 4-5 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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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