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title: "005432 - Distribution of Corporate Publications"
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# 005432 - Distribution of Corporate Publications

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31f921a6-ad07-4463-bfe6-e7fb3922a525

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## Summary

The Newcastle City Council is inviting tenders for the distribution of corporate publications, primarily focusing on the delivery of its magazine 'Citylife' to households and businesses within Newcastle upon Tyne. This procurement is classified under the printing and distribution services category (CPV code 79824000). The tender is currently at the active stage, with submissions due by 1st December 2017. The contract will commence on 1st April 2018 and will last until 31st March 2022, with a total estimated value of £100,000. The procurement follows an open procedure, allowing broad participation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for local businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in printing and distribution services. Companies that can deliver promotional items in bulk and provide reliable door-to-door services will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses that have experience working with local councils or community publications may find this a beneficial contract to pursue, supporting their growth within the public sector market.

## Notice

The Council wishes to procure an organisation to deliver magazines and other literature and promotional items in bulk and door to door. The main item being the Council's magazine for residents 'Citylife', which is to be delivered door to door to every household and business within the boundaries of the City of Newcastle upon Tyne. Citylife is a tabloid-sized magazine with 36 to 48 pages with a print run of 121,000. There are currently two issues of Citylife a year. In addition a guide to lifelong learning magazine is currently distributed to all households and businesses in the city three times a year. The guide to lifelong learning is also a tabloid-sized publication with 28 to 40 pages with a print run of 143,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daa782c0-a62b-43e8-b3b1-44c24456c268 |
| 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 | 27 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2017 at 10:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daa782c0-a62b-43e8-b3b1-44c24456c268

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daa782c0-a62b-43e8-b3b1-44c24456c268
  27th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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