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title: "Provision of Hardcopy Newspapers"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
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# Provision of Hardcopy Newspapers

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9fbe8c88-1c8d-458d-affb-e16f47f9edc8

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of hardcopy newspapers, classified under the CPV code 22210000, which pertains to newspapers. The contract, valued at £22,000, is part of a direct procurement method involving a single tender action below the threshold. This tender was active with its award date on 8th December 2020, and related contract activities were conducted until the end of March 2021. The procurement primarily served the United Kingdom, including the Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey, and was initiated to gather data and information from a variety of publications.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide journalistic services or newspaper delivery. Companies specialising in media, communications, and publication services would find this opportunity particularly aligned with their capabilities. Overall, the direct procurement process allows more nimble suppliers to compete effectively, fostering diversity within the supply chain while fulfilling the information needs of public organisations.

## Notice

Data and information gathering from a range of publications

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/888d727b-e45b-4e5c-aefd-ada6a39d0372 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEWS UK & IRELAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22210000 - Newspapers

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2021 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/888d727b-e45b-4e5c-aefd-ada6a39d0372

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/888d727b-e45b-4e5c-aefd-ada6a39d0372
  23rd June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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