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title: "Print and Distribution of South Lakeland News"
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# Print and Distribution of South Lakeland News

Buyer: SOUTH LAKELAND DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3bded70f-b1c9-4807-af01-424038256dfb

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## Summary

The South Lakeland District Council is currently seeking bids for the "Print and Distribution of South Lakeland News," a contract valued at £120,000. This procurement process is classified under the services category, specifically related to printing and related services, and is taking place in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period will close at 7pm on 21st September 2018, with the contract set to commence on 1st October 2018 and lasting for two years, with the possibility of two one-year extensions.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the printing and distribution sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer competitive print rates while ensuring high-quality outputs. Companies capable of handling logistics for delivery and those with experience in producing community-focused publications will be well-suited to compete for this contract, enabling them to enhance their market visibility and establish long-term relationships with a local authority.

## Notice

South Lakeland News is a residents' newspaper produced by South Lakeland District Council (SLDC). Editorial and design will be provided by the Communications Team at SLDC. Within the production 70% of the space will be allocated to editorial content with the remaining 30% for advertising. SLDC is seeking a company that can provide competitive print rates whilst maintaining a high level of quality at all times and can organise delivery to ensure that every household in South Lakeland receives a copy three times a year. The contract duration is two years plus two optional one-year extension periods. All expressions of interest, submission and clarification questions must be submitted via the Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk.). Submission Deadline is 7pm on 21st September 2018. Please note the Proactis Support line closes at 5.30pm, so should you encounter any problems after this time you will be unable to log them.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d16d6ba6-2906-4644-8e47-62380f5e8478 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH LAKELAND DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2018 at 14:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d16d6ba6-2906-4644-8e47-62380f5e8478

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d16d6ba6-2906-4644-8e47-62380f5e8478
  29th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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