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Advertising planning applications

MID DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL

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07 May 2026 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Mid Devon District Council involves the contract titled "Advertising planning applications." This process falls under the industry category of goods, specifically targeting newspapers, to publish a weekly list of planning applications as required by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG). The procurement, situated in the UK region, followed a direct procurement method below threshold without competition and has progressed to the award stage. The contract was awarded to REACH PUBLISHING SERVICES LIMITED, with the contract period spanning from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. The contract, valued at £37,695 in net amount and £45,234 gross, was formally signed on 31st March 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the media and publishing industry, particularly those specialising in print and distribution of local newspapers. Businesses capable of managing and handling government publications with efficiency and adherence to guidelines will find this contract beneficial for growth. While the process did not involve open competition, enterprises looking to understand regional government needs and establish direct procurement relationships with local councils such as Mid Devon District Council can gain invaluable insights and potential future opportunities in public sector contracting.

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Notice Title

Advertising planning applications

Notice Description

publishing a weekly list of planning applications that are required by MHCLG to be published in a local newspaper.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06934a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041898-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22210000 - Newspapers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,695 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TIVERTON
Postcode
EX16 6PP
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Mid Devon
Electoral Ward
Tiverton Castle
Westminster Constituency
Tiverton and Minehead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REACH PUBLISHING SERVICES

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