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Supply, Delivery, and Collection of Newspapers and Magazines for GMS

GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS SUBSIDIARY COMPANY LIMITED

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Award

06 May 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire Hospitals Subsidiary Company Limited has completed the award stage of a procurement process for the supply, delivery, and collection of newspapers and magazines for GMS, targeting the public authority central government category. Located in Cheltenham, this contract, identified as C432049, was procured via a limited competition method under the UK's legal framework 2023/54. The contract, valued at approximately £49,875.55 excluding VAT, became active on 6th May 2026 and is set to run until 5th May 2029 with the potential for two 12-month extensions. Smiths News Trading Limited, based in Swindon, has been selected as the supplier, focusing on the main procurement category of goods related to newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the publications and media distribution sector. Companies capable of providing comprehensive distribution networks and ensuring timely delivery would be well-suited to compete. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit from engaging in this procurement to establish and expand their presence within public sector contracts. The focus on delivering goods related to newspapers and magazines means businesses with specialised knowledge in these areas will have a competitive edge.

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Notice Title

Supply, Delivery, and Collection of Newspapers and Magazines for GMS

Notice Description

Supply, Delivery, and Collection of Newspapers and Magazines for Patients and carers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06927b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041553-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,875 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 May 2026 - 5 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS SUBSIDIARY COMPANY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL53 7QB
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMITHS NEWS TRADING

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