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title: "Countywide distribution of County Publications"
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buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Countywide distribution of County Publications

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09dca193-3e40-41bb-ba6d-1fcaee893295

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## Summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking a single provider framework agreement for the countywide distribution of its publications, particularly the County Life publication, which reaches approximately 366,000 households in Nottinghamshire. This tender, titled "Countywide distribution of County Publications," is classified under post and courier services with a total contract value of £160,000. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 12 November 2018, and the contract is expected to commence on 30 November 2018, lasting until 4 January 2023 with possible extensions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the logistics, printing, and distribution sectors. Companies experienced in delivering services to large populations, particularly in the East Midlands region, would be well-suited to compete. Establishing a relationship with Nottinghamshire County Council can enhance a business's reputation and lead to further contracts, given the importance of effective communication with residents through the council's publications.

## Notice

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking to establish a single provider framework agreement with a suitably experienced provider for the distribution of its County Life publication and supplementary publications to approx. 366,000 households within Nottinghamshire. County Life is the Council's core publication for communicating with its residents, including Council Tax information, key contacts and features on Council services. For this reason it is important to the reputation of the Council that every resident has access to the publication. The contract is expected to commence from 5 January 2019, with an option to extend for a further three times twelve month periods up to 4 January 2023

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7fd83ab-413f-47f4-b1aa-013b860531be |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2018 - 4 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 7QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Trent Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 64100000 - Post and courier services
- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2018 at 13:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7fd83ab-413f-47f4-b1aa-013b860531be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7fd83ab-413f-47f4-b1aa-013b860531be
  15th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk

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