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title: "The Print and Distribution of the County News Publication"
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# The Print and Distribution of the County News Publication

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-539bcfb0-45fb-4ca6-b555-dbf17365a650

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council is undertaking a procurement process for "The Print and Distribution of the County News Publication", a contract aimed at servicing the rural community of Lincolnshire. This initiative falls under the postal and courier services category, with an estimated value of £900,000. The tender process followed a selective procurement method, concluding on 18th October 2018, while the contract period commenced on 10th December 2018 and will extend to 9th December 2020. There will be three publications distributed annually, reaching over 350,000 copies across the region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing and distribution services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can handle large-scale projects. Companies with experience in working alongside local councils and managing distribution logistics would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the necessity of close collaboration with both Lincolnshire County Council and the associated design contractors.

## Notice

This contract is for the print and distribution of the County News Publication to the community of rural Lincolnshire. There are 3 publications per year and distribution is in excess of 350,000 copies countywide. This contract is for the print and distribution only but will involve working closely with both Lincolnshire County Council and the design contractor. The design element is out of scope of this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2252a318-5e86-4ba3-bfd2-62b99e9ddef8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 9 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £809,535 |
| 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 | LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN1 1BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Carholme |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUNGARD PUBLIC SECTOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
- 64100000 - Post and courier services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2019 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2252a318-5e86-4ba3-bfd2-62b99e9ddef8
- 18 Sep 2018 at 15:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33bd09f6-aa7a-4527-9b7e-ca5c4d17af92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2252a318-5e86-4ba3-bfd2-62b99e9ddef8
  6th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33bd09f6-aa7a-4527-9b7e-ca5c4d17af92
  18th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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