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Contract for the Distribution of the Durham County News and other Publications

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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26 Jun 2018 at 16:39

Tender

23 Jan 2018 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is seeking a provider for the contract titled "Contract for the Distribution of the Durham County News and other Publications." This procurement falls under the printing and distribution services category, with an emphasis on distributing publications to approximately 241,500 homes in County Durham. This contract was published on 23 January 2018, with the tender period concluding on 22 February 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2018 and run until 31 March 2020. The opportunity was advertised using an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in printing and distribution, particularly those capable of handling large-scale operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this opportunity especially suited to their capabilities, as the council is actively encouraging their participation. Businesses that specialise in logistics and have experience in managing similar contracts for local authorities may find this to be a particularly good fit for their services.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Distribution of the Durham County News and other Publications

Notice Description

This contract is for the Distribution of the Durham County News and other Publications Durham County Council ("the Council) is seeking to appoint a single rovider 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 241,500 homes in County Durham, but this figure may be subject to future fluctuation. This procurement is issued under an Open OJEU procurement process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f5ff1ea6-779b-437b-80a8-381b03829737
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a4d816e-f929-4a4d-9711-b21b726903a5
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

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


CPV Codes

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLC North East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMART DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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