Award

Distribution of Our North Tyneside Residents Magazine

NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Dec 2025 at 15:08

Tender

26 Sep 2025 at 08:38

Summary of the contracting process

North Tyneside Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for the distribution of its "Our North Tyneside Residents Magazine". The council seeks an experienced organisation to deliver magazines to properties throughout the borough three times a year during spring, summer, and winter. The procurement, classified under printing and distribution services, followed an open competition method below the threshold. The process culminated in awarding a contract to SWIFT ADVERTISING NE LTD., starting on 1st February 2026 and potentially extending until 31st January 2029. The contract value is grossly priced at £73,558.80, with an option for a one-year extension, involving three editions per year distributed within ten working days upon magazine receipt.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics, distribution, or advertising. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capacity to efficiently handle large-scale distribution are particularly suitable. The value emphasis on quality and pricing—accounting for 50% and 40% respectively—encourages the adoption of high-standard service delivery coupled with competitive pricing strategies. Organisations seeking to expand their client portfolio within the public sector will find this contract notable, fostering growth in community engagement through local print media distribution.

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Notice Title

Distribution of Our North Tyneside Residents Magazine

Notice Description

North Tyneside Council is looking to appoint an experienced organisation to provide a service to distribute a free residents' magazine to every residential property within the Borough of North Tyneside. This will be three editions per year in spring, summer and winter. The Contractor shall take delivery of 97,300 magazines on pallets from the organisation appointed by the Authority to print them, and distribute a copy to every residential property in the Borough, including residential homes, flats, sheltered and multiple accommodations. Full distribution shall be completed within ten working days of receiving delivery of the magazines.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract is 2 x 12 months (to cover six editions) three editions per year (spring, summer and winter) for two years with the option to extend for a further 1 x 12 months at the Authority's discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a2bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083951-2025
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

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,299 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 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
NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Bailey Spray
Contact Email
bailey.spray@northtyneside.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH TYNESIDE
Postcode
NE27 0BY
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
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWIFT ADVERTISING NE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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