Award

Leaflet Distribution South Tyneside

SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

16 Jun 2025 at 12:47

TenderUpdate

09 Apr 2025 at 12:08

Tender

26 Mar 2025 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the South Tyneside newsletter distribution has been awarded by South Tyneside Borough Council, located at Westoe Road, South Shields, UK. This contract involves distributing newsletters to approximately 74,000 residential properties twice annually, focusing on marketing services within the UKC region. The procurement method involved an open competition below the threshold. Key dates in this process include the tender end date on 24 April 2025, with a contract start slated for 1 June 2025, extending until 31 May 2027, and an option for renewal until 31 May 2028. This award is currently in the contract stage, which became active on 21 May 2025.

Businesses specialising in leaflet distribution and delivery services have an opportunity to grow by aligning with such contracts. This tender is particularly conducive to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering quality service in coverage, delivery performance, and addressing public complaints effectively. Companies well-suited for this contract are those with robust logistics capabilities in marketing and mailing services, looking to expand their footprint in the public sector. With an emphasis on service quality and competitive pricing, businesses can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio in regional distribution services.

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Notice Title

Leaflet Distribution South Tyneside

Notice Description

Distribution of the South Tyneside newsletter to every residential property in South Tyneside. There are approximately 74,000 households in South Tyneside 2 times per year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f8be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032604-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

79571000 - Mailing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
£57,600 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,361 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@southtyneside.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMART DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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