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

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8195ca7f-ab3c-4979-a255-c9fb68f2c2fa

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process managed by Leicestershire County Council involves the distribution of "Leicestershire Matters," a service under the category of printed matter and related products (CPV 22000000). The open procedure tender spanned multiple regions, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract period commencing on 19 January 2024 and concluding on 18 January 2027. The contract's total value is £120,000, and the procurement method was an open procedure. Significant dates include the tender period's end on 4 January 2024 and the award date on 16 January 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to expand their footprint in multiple UK regions by enabling them to provide distribution services for printed materials. The awarded supplier, Letterbox Distribution, is a SME based in Hertfordshire. The project encompasses distribution across diverse regions, offering potential for businesses specialising in logistics and supply chain management to showcase their capabilities and grow their service offerings in printed matter distribution. Businesses with strong regional distribution networks would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders managed by Leicestershire County Council.

## Notice

Distribution of Leicestershire Matters

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a233f65-8ced-46fa-b8c0-56eb0f5f75ea |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2024 - 18 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £132,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LETTERBOX DISTRIBUTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2024 at 16:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a233f65-8ced-46fa-b8c0-56eb0f5f75ea
- 25 Sep 2024 at 16:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f369a879-2ee0-4437-9248-e9441249c5d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a233f65-8ced-46fa-b8c0-56eb0f5f75ea
  25th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f369a879-2ee0-4437-9248-e9441249c5d7
  25th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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