Tender

Contract for the Distribution of the Durham County News (DCN) and Other Publications

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

08 Feb 2022 at 09:56

Tender Notice
Tender

02 Feb 2022 at 17:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council is currently conducting a tender for the "Contract for the Distribution of the Durham County News (DCN) and Other Publications." This procurement process falls under the services industry, specifically focusing on printing and distribution services. The distribution will cover approximately 259,442 homes in County Durham, with services to commence on 1st April 2022 and last until 31st March 2026. The tender period concludes on 2nd March 2022. The estimated contract value is £80,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure, inviting all interested parties to submit their proposals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing and distribution, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can offer reliable door-to-door distribution services and possess experience in similar public sector contracts will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process could enable businesses to establish a strong working relationship with the Durham County Council and tap into ongoing contract opportunities in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Distribution of the Durham County News (DCN) and Other Publications

Notice Description

Durham County Council ("the Council) is seeking to appoint a sole Contractor to distribute 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 distribute 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 distributed in the New Year and the Council's Essential Guide to Summer Fun distributed in July. The Council's Magazine and two Publications (if required) are 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: Tender documentation is available via the NEPO Website - www.nepoportal.org

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ecae2c73-ce01-40b1-80d2-98b5abd4c9ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cfee4c1-24d5-49b4-8654-1526694dcbbf
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 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
Denise Corrigan
Contact Email
denise.corrigan@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
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
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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