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title: "Contract for the Printing of the Durham County News and Other Publications"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Contract for the Printing of the Durham County News and Other Publications

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7cee02ca-4688-4c01-87dc-325d52d3fadb

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## Summary

Durham County Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Contract for the Printing of the Durham County News and Other Publications". This tender falls under the services industry, specifically classified as "Printing services" (CPV code 79810000). The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 22nd February 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2018 and will run until 31st March 2020. The services will be delivered to approximately 241,500 homes in County Durham, located in the North East of England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) experienced in printing services. Businesses with capabilities in producing high-quality print materials, including magazines and guides, would be well-positioned to compete. Winning this contract could enhance a company's visibility and engagement within a significant community, fostering lasting relationships with local authorities and residents alike.

## Notice

Durham County Council ("the Council") is seeking to appoint a single Provider to print the Council's Durham County News (DCN) Magazine ("the Magazine") four times a year (Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter). The Council may also have a requirement to print a Guide to Services and an Essential Guide to Summer Fun (together "the Publications"). Both Guides are currently subject to Council review, however, the Guide to Services would be required to be printed in the New Year and the Council's Essential Guide to Summer Fun would be printed in July. The Council's Magazine and two Publications (if required) are to be printed in order to be distributed door to door to approximately 241,500 homes in County Durham, but this figure may be subject to future fluctuation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c39f949e-7729-4b95-9d23-69f593dc6ba2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £190,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACORN WEB OFFSET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79810000 - Printing services

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2018 at 08:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c39f949e-7729-4b95-9d23-69f593dc6ba2
- 23 Jan 2018 at 14:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c39f949e-7729-4b95-9d23-69f593dc6ba2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c39f949e-7729-4b95-9d23-69f593dc6ba2
  23rd January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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