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title: "Cambridge City Council - Council magazine packaging and posting"
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# Cambridge City Council - Council magazine packaging and posting

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c56f5f3-c2fa-4c26-a3c9-0dfc01edff59

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## Summary

Cambridge City Council is seeking a supplier to manage the packaging and posting of its 'Open Door' magazine for its residents. This procurement process, active in the tender stage, falls under the industry categories of printed matter, packaging, and postal services. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold). The contract duration is from 9th September 2024 to 8th September 2027, with the tender period ending on 30th August 2024. The estimated contract value is between £36,000 to £48,000. This opportunity is based in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in printing, packaging, and post services to expand their client base and gain long-term contracts. The council aims to partner with suppliers capable of handling the entire process, from receiving printed materials to packaging them in recycled materials and posting to approximately 7,500 addresses. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this particularly appealing due to the council’s suitability criteria. Companies that focus on eco-friendly packaging solutions and efficient postal services will be especially well-suited for this contract.

## Notice

The Resident Involvement team within Cambridge City Council's Housing Service are seeking a supplier to package and post the magazine for our residents. Our 'Open Door' magazine is printed three times a year and is sent to all our Cambridge City Council tenants and leaseholders, it contains the latest news and information from the Housing Service and publicises community events and opportunities to get involved. Each edition is sent to around 7,500 addresses and will usually include 16 colour pages in A4 size. The content and design of the magazine is completed by the Resident Involvement team, and is then sent to a supplier to print. This contract would cover receiving printed copies of our magazine, then packaging them in recycled materials, addressing them and posting to our residents on behalf of the Resident Involvement team.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e202d3fb-0a73-4db2-b883-424b660d8904 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2024 - 8 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 3QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Market |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 64100000 - Post and courier services
- 79920000 - Packaging and related services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2024 at 08:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e202d3fb-0a73-4db2-b883-424b660d8904

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e202d3fb-0a73-4db2-b883-424b660d8904
  1st August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=41c43bc2-e14f-ef11-812d-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
  Advert

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