--- title: "South Cambridgeshire District Council - South Cambs Magazine Delivery Contract 2021" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-76a37b0b-0c66-4f7d-b03b-4756f2bb64c4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-76a37b0b-0c66-4f7d-b03b-4756f2bb64c4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-76a37b0b-0c66-4f7d-b03b-4756f2bb64c4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-76a37b0b-0c66-4f7d-b03b-4756f2bb64c4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2021-09-07" --- # South Cambridgeshire District Council - South Cambs Magazine Delivery Contract 2021 Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76a37b0b-0c66-4f7d-b03b-4756f2bb64c4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-76a37b0b-0c66-4f7d-b03b-4756f2bb64c4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-76a37b0b-0c66-4f7d-b03b-4756f2bb64c4.json) ## Summary The South Cambridgeshire District Council is seeking a contractor for the "South Cambs Magazine Delivery Contract 2021," which involves the storage and delivery of a quarterly magazine to approximately 66,000 households in the East of England. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract beginning on 1st February 2022 and running until 31st December 2024, with a potential two-year extension. This open procedure tender was originally published on 6th July 2021, with the application deadline set for 13th August 2021. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the postal and telecommunications services sector, particularly those specialising in logistics and delivery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may offer innovative solutions to ensure timely and accurate magazine distribution. Companies that can demonstrate effective delivery models and compliance with the contract's requirements on performance checks and storage conditions will be well-positioned to succeed in this tender. ## Notice contract is for the quarterly storage and delivery of South Cambridgeshire District Council's magazine titled "South Cambs". "South Cambs" magazine is a 48 page publication weighing approximately 94 grammes printed on 60GSM A4 Paper. The magazine comes packaged in volumes of pre-set quantity that are boxed. The Contractor shall deliver the magazine to each household in the Council's defined district. This is to an estimated 66,000 households (this will grow as new homes are built). Targets are for 100% completion by the completion date - a maximum of 14 days (calendar days) from the receipt of the magazines from the printers. The Contractor shall undertake reasonable checks to ensure that its employees have completed their deliveries and must notify the Council's Authorised Officer of any missed deliveries. SCDC will require suitable evidence confirming that these checks have been completed. Magazines shall be correctly stored in dry, clean conditions to preserve the magazines appearance and be free from any form of contamination. The Magazine will be delivered by the Contractor to the Council's residents no later than 14 working days from receipt of the magazine from the printers. The Council's current contracted delivery method utilises Royal Mail unaddressed mailing option for as many postcode sectors as possible. Bidders must demonstrate how their suggested model ensures missed deliveries are avoided. Where the delivery of the magazine is delayed a suitable completion date shall be agreed to the satisfaction of the Councils Authorised Officer. The contract is for a period of 3 years starting 01/01/2022 and finishing on 31/12/2025 (with an option to extend for a further 2 years). The intention is to run for the entire term of the contract but this is subject to budget funding. To apply and receive the tender documents please register on our portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4651768c-48de-eb11-810d-005056b64545 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8399b7f-457a-4f11-8a49-14dcd60ee362 | | 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 | 7 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Sep 2021 | | Contract period | 3 Feb 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £32,998 | | 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 | SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | CAMBOURNE | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB23 6EA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | South Cambridgeshire | | Electoral ward | Cambourne | | Westminster constituency | St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SMART DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services ## Release History - 7 Sep 2021 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8399b7f-457a-4f11-8a49-14dcd60ee362 - 6 Jul 2021 at 10:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cbb81de-f2e8-4175-bb78-c5814866601e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8399b7f-457a-4f11-8a49-14dcd60ee362 7th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cbb81de-f2e8-4175-bb78-c5814866601e 6th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4651768c-48de-eb11-810d-005056b64545 Advert ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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