This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

21 Jul 2026 at 11:01

Planning

01 Oct 2025 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

Hull City Council is seeking tenders for the distribution of ward newsletters and leaflets, with the procurement process currently in the tender stage. The service will form a closed framework with up to two suppliers over a four-year period, with the contract valued at approximately £28,000 per annum. This tender, titled "Distribution of Ward Newsletters & Leaflets," is classified under services, particularly postal and distribution services, and is set to commence in October 2026. Located in Hull, UK, interested parties need to submit their detailed tender documentation by 19 August 2026, before the enquiry period closes on 14 August 2026. The procurement is being conducted as an open competition below the threshold.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in postal, printing, and distribution services. With a framework allowing for two participants, companies that excel in logistical operations, quick turnaround times, and have robust capacity management are well-suited to compete. The framework provides a regular flow of work, fostering stability and growth for the successful bidders as a preferred supplier to a public authority. Smaller businesses, particularly SMEs, are encouraged to apply, benefiting from framework agreements that operate on a ranked call-off basis, providing them with the opportunity to gain substantial government contracts.

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Notice Title

Distribution of Ward Newsletters & Leaflets

Notice Description

Hull City Council (the Authority) invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced organisations for the provision of a Ward Newsletter and Leaflet Distribution Service. The procurement will establish a closed framework of up to two suppliers for a period of four years. The contract is expected to commence October 2026. The estimated framework value is PS28,000 per annum, with a total estimated framework value of PS112,000 over the four-year term. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the scope of tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=98646&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a60b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068654-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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


CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

64110000 - Postal services

64111000 - Postal services related to newspapers and periodicals

79571000 - Mailing services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£112,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£112,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
15 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

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