This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jul 2026 at 16:05

Tender

02 Jun 2026 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council recently completed a procurement process titled "Cambridge Matters and Open Door Magazine-Delivery," focusing on the distribution of two separate residents' magazines. The contracting process was conducted through an open competition below the threshold, with Cambridge City Council serving as the contracting authority. The procurement involved the liaison with printers and management of magazine delivery to residential properties in Cambridge. The magazines, "Cambridge Matters" and "Open Door," will be distributed three times per year, with "Cambridge Matters" reaching over 53,500 households and "Open Door" specifically targeting 7,700 properties. The contract was awarded to D2D Distribution Limited, with the contract period spanning from 20th July 2026 to 19th July 2028, and the possibility for renewal until 18th July 2029, indicating a structured timeline and strategic planning in its execution.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in postal and courier services, as it encapsulates delivery logistics and coordination with printing services. SMEs, in particular, stood out in the procurement process, highlighting the Council's openness towards smaller enterprises. Businesses specialising in integrated delivery solutions and possessing a keen understanding of regional logistics would find such tenders beneficial, as the demand for efficient and cost-effective delivery solutions grows. The focus on open competition further points to a welcoming environment for a variety of entrants, making this an advantageous opportunity for businesses seeking to establish or expand their operations within the public sector framework.

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Notice Title

CAMBRIDGE MATTERS and OPEN DOOR MAGAZINE-DELIVERY

Notice Description

Cambridge City Council are seeking a supplier to deliver two separate residents' magazines- Cambridge Matters and Open Door. Cambridge Matters is Cambridge City Council's magazine for residents, to be delivered to all residential households in the city as a 16-page, full colour, A4 sized magazine. Open Door is Cambridge City Council's tenant and leaseholder magazine, to be delivered to 7700 specified residential properties in the city as a 16-page, full colour, A4 sized magazine. The Council would like to contract a supplier to deliver the magazine three times per year. The council's requirement is for a supplier to liaise with our nominated printers and manage the delivery of the magazine. The Cambridge Matters magazine will go to all 53,500+ residential properties in the city, of those, Open Door will only be delivered to 7,700 specified residential properties. Address data will be provided for the 7700 Open Door properties. We welcome recommendations for how best to achieve this outcome.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aba9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066978-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

64110000 - Postal services

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£115,998 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE 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
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 1BY
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
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D2D DISTRIBUTION

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