Award

Distribution of the Durham County News (DCN) & Other Council Publications

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

06 Apr 2022 at 12:03

Award

06 Apr 2022 at 11:43

Tender

02 Feb 2022 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is conducting a tender for the distribution of the Durham County News (DCN) and other Council publications within the UK, classified under printing and distribution services. The contract requires the chosen contractor to distribute the Council's Magazine four times a year to approximately 259,442 homes, with potential additional requirements for other publications. The procurement is in the award stage, having been signed on 17 March 2022, with a contract value between £350,000 and £450,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, indicating a welcoming approach for suppliers to bid.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the printing and distribution industry, particularly those with experience in large-scale distribution projects. Companies that specialise in logistics and have the capacity to manage multiple deliveries per year would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, successful bidders could see room for growth through potential extensions of the contract, which may also include additional work related to other Council publications in the future.

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Notice Title

Distribution of the Durham County News (DCN) & Other Council Publications

Notice Description

The Contract is for the Distribution of the Durham County News (DCN) Magazine and other Council Publications. The Council was seeking to appoint a single Contractor to distribute the Council's Magazine four times a year (Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter). There may also be a requirement to Distribute 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

he Contract is for the Distribution of the Durham County News (DCN) Magazine and other Council Publications. The Council was seeking to appoint a single Contractor to distribute the Council's Magazine four times a year (Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter). There may also be a requirement to Distribute 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031249
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009250-2022
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

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20223 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

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 5UQ
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

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