Award

RES/SFM/Newspaper supply for Bristol Libraries with no local newsagent

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

12 Aug 2022 at 11:33

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bristol City Council has awarded a contract for the supply of newspapers for Bristol Libraries without a local newsagent. The contract, valued at £35,000 GBP, was directly awarded to News Plus. The procurement process was completed, and the contract is now active, with a contract period from October 1, 2022, to March 31, 2024. This opportunity, suited for small and voluntary community sector enterprises, was initiated through a tender process and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents a business growth opportunity for companies in the services industry that can supply newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines. The Bristol City Council, as the buying organisation, seeks to work with suppliers like News Plus. Businesses interested in providing these services should pay attention to future tender opportunities to engage with the council directly. The procurement method used for this contract was a direct award, which may indicate future similar procurement processes by the council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RES/SFM/Newspaper supply for Bristol Libraries with no local newsagent

Notice Description

Newspaper supply for Bristol Libraries with no local newsagent

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f75bfddb-6343-4266-add0-3dfe47530172
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d25d4fb-fb42-44c4-954b-53af9a02b954
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 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
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEWS PLUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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