Award

Distribution of Magazine to Residents

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 Mar 2026 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has successfully completed a procurement process related to the distribution of magazines to residents throughout Surrey. The tender, titled "Distribution of Magazine to Residents," falls within the services industry category and specifically focuses on mail delivery services. Located in Reigate, the procurement was conducted using a direct method, below the threshold without competition. Key dates include the contract start on 6th February 2026, with completion set for 31st March 2026. The procurement stage is marked as Award, with the contract being signed on 6th February 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in mail delivery services, particularly those able to provide efficient and reliable direct mailing services. The distribution of important information through magazines to households presents a growth opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises like THE LETTERBOX CONSULTANCY LIMITED, which has been awarded the contract. Companies with expertise in handling significant volumes of mail delivery and those seeking to enhance their visibility in the public sector might find this type of procurement particularly well-suited for competition and business expansion.

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Notice Title

Distribution of Magazine to Residents

Notice Description

This contract is for direct mailing service to all households in Surrey, delivering magazines with pre-election and other important information for residents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06645e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020490-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64121100 - Mail delivery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,932 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REIGATE
Postcode
RH2 8EF
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
South Park & Woodhatch
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE LETTERBOX CONSULTANCY

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