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06 Aug 2026 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "COV - Your Coventry Magazine (Printing)" was undertaken by Coventry City Council. The procurement falls under the industry category for printed books, brochures, and leaflets, with activities situated within the Coventry, UKG33 region. This procurement process involved a limited competition, as per the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54, and has progressed to the award stage. The contract was ultimately signed on 8th June 2026, with an active period beginning on 9th June 2026 and ending on 8th June 2027. The contract includes an option for a 12-month renewal, extending potentially until 8th June 2028.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in printing services, particularly those capable of handling regular publication schedules of municipal magazines. SMEs like SENECA TRADING LIMITED, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to participate in such limited procurement processes. Companies operating in the printing and publishing industry can leverage similar opportunities to establish and expand their footprint in providing services to sub-central government authorities like Coventry City Council. With the gross contract value set at GBP 32,289.60, it offers a tangible business growth avenue within the public sector.

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Notice Title

COV - Your Coventry Magazine (Printing)

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dd5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074564-2026
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

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,908 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 8 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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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

SENECA TRADING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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