Tender

South Cambs Magazine Delivery Contract

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Feb 2026 at 13:44

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Cambridgeshire District Council has initiated a tender process for the quarterly delivery and initial storage of its residents' magazine, "South Cambs Magazine". This publication is a key communication channel, distributed to approximately 73,000 households within the UKH12 region. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with business submissions due by 27th March 2026. The contract period starts from 4th May 2026 and spans up to three years, with potential annual extensions dependent on funding and local government structures. The open competition follows below-threshold procurement practices under the legislative framework of the UKPGA 2023/54, offering electronic submission options and prioritising quality over price in its award criteria.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in post and courier services to expand their offerings within Cambridgeshire and the surrounding areas. With a gross value of £126,000 GBP for the initial three-year period, the contract is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises capable of providing efficient delivery services to a large number of households. Companies that can offer high-quality service delivery while maintaining competitive pricing will benefit from favourable consideration, as the award criteria consist of 40% price and 60% quality weightings. The open competition procurement method ensures that the process remains accessible and encourages diverse participation, potentially leading to business growth through sustained revenue and regional engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

South Cambs Magazine Delivery Contract

Notice Description

The contract is for the quarterly delivery - and initial storage - of SCDC's residents' magazine titled "South Cambs Magazine". This publication is one of SCDC's primary communication channels with residents. The high-quality magazine is delivered directly to around 73,000 households in the district

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract is for 3-year term with the option to extend each year for a further 1 years - subject to budget funding and future local government structures in Cambridgeshire.

Renewal: The contract is for 3-year term with the option to extend each year for a further 1 years - subject to budget funding and future local government structures in Cambridgeshire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016482-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 3 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBOURNE
Postcode
CB23 6EA
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Cambourne
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Further Information

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