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title: "Contract for the Distribution of Council News Magazine"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GATESHEAD COUNCIL"
published: "2023-06-08"
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# Contract for the Distribution of Council News Magazine

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a770c5e5-ff99-4044-a14b-a53d37518dda

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## Summary

The Gateshead Council is awarding a contract for the distribution of Council News Magazine. The contract involves delivering the magazine to approximately 94,000 homes in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is complete, with a contract value of £54,000 in GBP. The tender period ended on 5th May 2023, and the contract will run from 1st June 2023 to 31st May 2026. The buying organisation is Gateshead Council.

This procurement opportunity for the distribution of Council News Magazine creates potential for growth for businesses providing printing and delivery services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, offering a fair chance for diverse businesses to participate in the process. Businesses interested in service contracts in the printing and distribution industry can explore this opportunity to expand their operations.

## Notice

Gateshead Council has appointed a Contractor to deliver Gateshead Council News to approximately 94,000 homes on a regular basis. Council News is a 65gsm, A4 colour magazine currently printed up to three times a year as a 32 page publication.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7b84ed0-df54-47e2-9622-f5235747743d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Award date | 31 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,220 |
| 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 | SWIFT ADVERTISING NE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79823000 - Printing and delivery services
- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2023 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7b84ed0-df54-47e2-9622-f5235747743d
- 4 Apr 2023 at 13:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f21ae43-79cc-4692-a24d-23140d3839fc
- 10 Feb 2023 at 11:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f21ae43-79cc-4692-a24d-23140d3839fc
- 19 Dec 2022 at 16:02 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ad5969e-5175-4f46-a3bf-41c1b6810228

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7b84ed0-df54-47e2-9622-f5235747743d
  8th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f21ae43-79cc-4692-a24d-23140d3839fc
  4th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ad5969e-5175-4f46-a3bf-41c1b6810228
  19th December 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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