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COV - Your Coventry Magazine (Delivery)

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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06 Aug 2026 at 09:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Coventry City Council has completed a procurement process for the distribution of the "Your Coventry" magazine, with the procurement category classified under services, specifically printing and delivery services. The awarded contract, under the limited competition mode below threshold, was granted to SMART DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS LIMITED. This process was finalised for the award on 6th August 2026, with the contract being signed on 14th July 2026. The contract's operational period commenced on 15th July 2026 and will run until 14th July 2027, with an option for a 12-month extension. The service location covers Coventry, United Kingdom, aligning with the public authority's objective of distributing the magazine at three scheduled points throughout the year.

This tender presents opportunities for growth for businesses involved in printing and delivery services, particularly those equipped to manage large-scale distribution efficiently. Companies operating as SMEs, like SMART DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS LIMITED, may find themselves well-positioned to compete, bringing their specialised services to meet the needs of local government-led communication initiatives. The structured nature of this contract and its potential renewal will be especially appealing to businesses looking for sustainable growth through long-term engagements with public authorities. Businesses that can provide cost-effective, reliable, and scalable solutions for similar service requirements should find opportunities in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COV - Your Coventry Magazine (Delivery)

Notice Description

Supplier appointed to distribute the 'Your Coventry' magazine at three scheduled publication points throughout the year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dd57
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074559-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,335 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 14 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY 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
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMART DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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