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title: "Distribution of Cherwell Link and SNC Review - AWARD"
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# Distribution of Cherwell Link and SNC Review - AWARD

Buyer: CHERWELL DISTRICT & SOUTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b601a1a0-9ee3-409b-9295-3356988ba656

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Cherwell District Council and South Northamptonshire Council, which are inviting quotations for the distribution of the Cherwell Link and SNC Review. This initiative falls under the industry category of 'Printing and distribution services' and has been awarded to Smart Distribution Solutions Ltd. The contract, which is for a duration of one year commencing from 14 June 2019 with the potential for a 12-month extension at the authorities' discretion, has a total value of £80,000. The tender period concluded on 20 May 2019, and the distribution services are specifically targeted for homes in the Cherwell and South Northants areas in the East Midlands region.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in printing and distribution services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the buyer's openness to diverse suppliers. Companies capable of providing door-to-door delivery of printed materials would be well-suited to compete. With a focus on local distribution, businesses with existing networks or operational bases in the East Midlands may find this contract particularly advantageous for expanding their service offerings.

## Notice

Cherwell District Council and South Northamptonshire Council ('the Authorities') are inviting quotations for the distribution of the Cherwell Link and SNC Review in accordance with this document. The Authorities intend to enter into one contract for each Council for a period of one year from 14 June 2019 with the option to extend - in periods - up to 12 months, at the Authorities discretion. This contract specifically and exclusively relates to the door to door distribution of Cherwell Link and SNC Review quarterly residents' magazines produced by each authority to every home in the Cherwell area and South Northants area .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8016ba10-f5ad-4023-9094-9ca929c7c302 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 13 Jun 2019 - 13 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | CHERWELL DISTRICT & SOUTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX15 4AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Cherwell |
| Electoral ward | Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote |
| Westminster constituency | Banbury |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMART DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2019 at 08:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8016ba10-f5ad-4023-9094-9ca929c7c302

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8016ba10-f5ad-4023-9094-9ca929c7c302
  13th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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