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title: "Contract for the Printing of the Durham County News (DCN) and other Publications"
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# Contract for the Printing of the Durham County News (DCN) and other Publications

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca39770c-b98d-47e3-b1ea-fd36f4278a8d

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## Summary

The Durham County Council is currently seeking a contractor for the "Contract for the Printing of the Durham County News (DCN) and other Publications." This contract falls under the printing services category and is valued between £50,000 and £75,000. The tender process is at the active stage and is running an open procurement method. Interested bidders must submit their proposals by 4th March 2022, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2022 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The publications are intended for distribution to approximately 259,442 households in County Durham.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in printing services, particularly those with the capability to manage high-volume publication runs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given their flexibility and ability to provide tailored services. Companies that can handle the annual publication cycles and meet the specified quality standards will find this a valuable opportunity to grow their business within the local government sector.

## Notice

This Contract is for the Printing of the Durham County News (DCN) and other Publications Durham County Council ("the Council") is seeking to appoint a sole Contractor to print the Council's Durham County News (DCN) Magazine ("the Magazine") four times a year (Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter). The Council may also have a requirement to print a Guide to Services and an Essential Guide to Summer Fun (together "the Publications"). Both Guides are currently subject to Council review, however, the Guide to Services would be required to be printed in the New Year and the Council's Essential Guide to Summer Fun would be printed in July. The Council's Magazine and two Publications (if required) are to be printed in order to be distributed door to door to approximately 259,442 homes in County Durham, but this figure may be subject to future fluctuation. Additional information: Potential bidders can access the Invitation to Tender (ITT) Documents by registering on the NEPO Portal at www.nepoportal.org. ProContract Reference Number is DN595512

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40dc9065-cd4d-413c-abd2-33a48c81cc09 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79810000 - Printing services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2022 at 17:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40dc9065-cd4d-413c-abd2-33a48c81cc09

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40dc9065-cd4d-413c-abd2-33a48c81cc09
  2nd February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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