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Contract for the Printing of the Durham County News (DCN) & Other Publications

Durham County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Apr 2022 at 13:00

Award Notice
Tender

02 Feb 2022 at 13:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is in the process of awarding a contract for the Printing of the Durham County News (DCN) and other publications in the UK. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as printing services. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the award status currently active. The contract period has a duration of 24 months, with the potential for a 24-month extension. Key dates include the bid opening on 8th March 2022, with the contract signed on 17th March 2022. The Council's publications will be distributed door-to-door to approximately 259,442 homes across County Durham.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for printing companies, especially those with expertise in large-scale publication production and distribution. Businesses that can demonstrate strong quality methodologies, along with a focus on social value, will be particularly well-suited to compete. Companies interested in engaging with local authorities and providing community-focused printing services will find this contract aligning well with their capabilities, while small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate given the scale of the print requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Printing of the Durham County News (DCN) & Other Publications

Notice Description

Durham County Council was seeking to appoint a sole Contractor to print the Council's Durham County News four times a year (Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter). There may also be a requirement to Print a Guide to Services and an Essential Guide to Summer Fun (together "the Publications), Both Guides could potentially be subject to Council review in the future in terms of how they are delivered.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Durham County Council was seeking to appoint a sole Contractor to print the Council's Durham County News four times a year (Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter). There may also be a requirement to Print a Guide to Services and an Essential Guide to Summer Fun (together "the Publications), Both Guides could potentially be subject to Council review in the future in terms of how they are delivered.

Renewal: The Contract is for an initial period of 24 months with a further 1 x 24 months extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03123a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009249-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
6 months before official expiry of the Contract

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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 5UQ
Postcode Area
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
Framwellgate & Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Acorn Web Offset Limited

Further Information

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