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title: "Hard Copy News"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4ca47c54-f6e8-4750-94b0-1ac0a7b2586e"
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# Hard Copy News

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ca47c54-f6e8-4750-94b0-1ac0a7b2586e

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## Summary

The public procurement process is led by the Crown Commercial Service, seeking tenders for the provision of "Hard Copy News," classed under the industry category of Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines. The contract, valued at £23,400, commenced on 1st September 2018 and runs until 31st March 2019. This procurement was executed through a direct method involving a single tender action, and the tender awarding was completed on 31st August 2018, with the process designed to maintain transparency in line with Her Majesty's Treasury's requirements. The delivery addresses include locations within the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and across the UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in publishing and print media, particularly those that can efficiently manage the production and distribution of physical news publications. Given the direct procurement method, this contract is particularly accessible for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of meeting the service requirements, as outlined in the suitability criteria. Companies with established capabilities in printing, editorial content creation, and distribution are well-positioned to compete for future similar contracts, leveraging the experience gained from this process.

## Notice

This notice for the purpose of transparency only. Made on behalf of Her Majesty's Treasury.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86cb62fc-58db-45b8-98cb-6d7e20e569e8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,400 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JONES YARRELL LEADENHALL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2018 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86cb62fc-58db-45b8-98cb-6d7e20e569e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86cb62fc-58db-45b8-98cb-6d7e20e569e8
  1st November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b742f1db-926a-410f-8f32-b43ff83d8967
  Redacted Award Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/92762eae-49ab-469b-a088-582f658321cb
  Redacted Agreement Annexes - Services

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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