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title: "Contract for Distribution of Council News and Various Other Publications"
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buyer: "GATESHEAD COUNCIL"
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# Contract for Distribution of Council News and Various Other Publications

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9854cf7f-7336-4879-802e-34d63796173f

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## Summary

Gateshead Council has recently completed a procurement process for the "Contract for Distribution of Council News and Various Other Publications". This contract, classified under the "Printing and delivery services" industry, aims to deliver council news to approximately 95,000 households in the North East of England. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 14th February 2020. The awarded contract, valued at £68,000, commenced on 1st April 2020 and will run until 31st March 2021. Interested bidders could access the tender documents through the NEPO portal.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in printing and delivery services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale distribution. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in logistics and publishing would find this tender attractive. Additionally, companies that can efficiently manage delivery logistics while ensuring timely distribution of important literature may excel in this bidding process, enhancing their growth prospects in the public sector.

## Notice

Gateshead Council is looking to appoint a Contractor to deliver Gateshead Council News to approximately 95,000 homes on a regular basis. The Contractor will also be required to allow for other approved literature to be distributed at the same time if required. Go to www.nepo.org to access the tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05ed21d0-8e8b-4465-b4b3-a456aaa67bb5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,000 |
| 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 | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE PUBLIC SECTOR LEAFLET COMPANY T/A NATIONAL LEAFLET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79823000 - Printing and delivery services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2020 at 09:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05ed21d0-8e8b-4465-b4b3-a456aaa67bb5
- 17 Jan 2020 at 11:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8d5bff1-9305-41da-9fc0-7f352e43a213

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05ed21d0-8e8b-4465-b4b3-a456aaa67bb5
  18th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8d5bff1-9305-41da-9fc0-7f352e43a213
  17th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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