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title: "Tender for the provision of the Printing and Distribution of Somerset County Council's information newspaper"
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# Tender for the provision of the Printing and Distribution of Somerset County Council's information newspaper

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a15a770b-7a5f-465d-a80f-6548eaf828cd

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## Summary

Somerset County Council has initiated a tender for the provision of printing and distribution services for its information newspaper, 'Your Somerset'. This publication, which caters to over 234,000 households across Somerset, is an important source of community news and events. The procurement is at the active tender stage, with submissions accepted under an open procedure until 5th November 2019. The total value of the contract is £424,000, set to commence from 1st September 2020 and continue until 31st August 2022. Interested suppliers should note that the contract is classified under the CPV code for printed matter and related products, and the services will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in printing and distribution services, especially those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with experience in high-volume printing, logistical distribution, or community-focused publications would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement can enhance visibility and client engagement for businesses poised to support local government initiatives and media communications.

## Notice

'Your Somerset' Newspaper is distributed to over 234,000 households across Somerset, four times a year and contains news, events, campaigns and developments of community projects that Somerset County Council and partners are involved in. It was launched 2002 as a direct result of research with local residents who said we needed to do more to keep them informed. This is part-funded by advertising revenue. We are seeking a company that can provide Print and Distribution services to support the quarterly publication of 'Your Somerset' Newspaper to its residents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b67720f6-ed6b-4215-af83-8c295b1be3f1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £424,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2020 at 11:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b67720f6-ed6b-4215-af83-8c295b1be3f1
- 15 Oct 2019 at 08:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b67720f6-ed6b-4215-af83-8c295b1be3f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b67720f6-ed6b-4215-af83-8c295b1be3f1
  26th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
  Procurement Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://supplyingthesouthwest.org

## Provenance

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