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title: "9710 - Citizen magazine distribution services - AWARD"
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# 9710 - Citizen magazine distribution services - AWARD

Buyer: NORWICH CITY COUNCIL E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b30ab902-cf27-42fb-a11c-67dfef630281

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Norwich City Council, which is seeking a supplier for the distribution of its Citizen magazine, a key publication that provides vital information to residents. The title of the contract is "9710 - Citizen magazine distribution services - AWARD." This service falls under the postal services industry category and is set to occur in Norwich, within the East of England. The contract is scheduled to start on 11th December 2017 and will last for two years, with possibilities for extension. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 15th November 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in postal and distribution services, particularly those with experience in managing unaddressed and addressed mail services. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly accessible due to its inclusive nature. The successful supplier will manage the distribution to about 66,700 households, offering a platform for companies to expand their service offerings and strengthen their presence in the local market.

## Notice

Citizen magazine is an invaluable publication for Norwich residents to turn to and rely on for factual, council information. The magazine is distributed at four set times each year which allows the council to keep residents up to date with important council news - be that changes to the waste and recycling service, the outcome of local elections, how they can give the council their views on important consultations which will affect them and information about the essential services the council provides. Each issue of Citizen has a print run of about 66,700 copies. The council is looking for a supplier to manage the distribution of the magazine to Norwich households (residential only) via unaddressed Door to Door mail and addressed direct mail service for its spring 2018 issue onwards. The contract for this service is planned to start early December 2017 and run for two years with an option to extend for an additional two years (on a one-year at-a-time basis). The first issue due for distribution under this contract will be in the first complete week of March 2018 (exact date to be provided post tender).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f38b547-487c-464b-91d7-44dd9429f3cd |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2017 - 10 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £561 |
| 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 | NORWICH CITY COUNCIL E-TENDERING |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR2 1NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Mancroft |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64110000 - Postal services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2017 at 16:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f38b547-487c-464b-91d7-44dd9429f3cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f38b547-487c-464b-91d7-44dd9429f3cd
  21st November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.norwich.gov.uk/YourCouncil/Finance/Pages/Procurement.aspx

## Provenance

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