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title: "Distribution of Leicestershire Matters"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Distribution of Leicestershire Matters

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47ed1c02-9720-4542-90e5-2605792d11a7

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council is inviting tenders for the distribution of its magazine-style journal, "Leicestershire Matters," which will be sent to over 280,000 households in the region. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on printing and distribution services. The procurement method is open, with the tender period having ended on 16 December 2019. The contract's value is approximately £120,000, and it is set to commence on 18 January 2020 and run for two years, with the potential for further extensions.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in printing and distribution services. Companies that can manage large-volume deliveries and are equipped to serve the East Midlands region will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this procurement process could aid businesses in expanding their portfolios and gaining reputable experience with a key local authority.

## Notice

Tender bids are invited for the provision of distribution of Leicestershire Matters Leicestershire County Council is seeking to enter into a contractual arrangement with a suitable organisation for the distribution of its magazine-style journal 'Leicestershire Matters,' which is to be delivered to all homes (280 000+ households) in Leicestershire. The initial requirement is to distribute up to six issues over two years, with the potential to extend the contract for up to a further three deliveries. All Documents relating to the opportunity can be located on our tendering portal - www.eastmidstenders.org. Questions/Enquiries/Submissions should all come via the portal and not direct to the contact.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/649ba135-c9cb-493e-a4b4-80eb306935a5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2020 - 6 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £129,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | LETTERBOX DISTRIBUTION; THE LETTERBOX CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services

## Release History

- 15 May 2020 at 07:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/649ba135-c9cb-493e-a4b4-80eb306935a5
- 2 Dec 2019 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88765c1f-f1d1-42a9-a5bf-bcf6baba0682

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/649ba135-c9cb-493e-a4b4-80eb306935a5
  14th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88765c1f-f1d1-42a9-a5bf-bcf6baba0682
  2nd December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

## Provenance

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