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title: "Procurement of subscriptions to the Letter Box Club"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-04-16"
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# Procurement of subscriptions to the Letter Box Club

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca904b02-fdf4-492c-8925-2e12de726706

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## Summary

The procurement process, spearheaded by Durham County Council, focuses on the "Procurement of subscriptions to the Letter Box Club," aimed at providing services within the education and training sector. The contract, valued at £38,754, is based in the North East of England, and followed a selective procurement method via a negotiated procedure. The tender period concluded on 24 March 2018, and the contract period commenced on 1 April 2018, extending until 31 March 2019. The award of this contract was published on 16 April 2018.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for companies specialised in educational services and subscription management. Businesses with expertise in providing programmes for children, particularly those focusing on educational engagement, would be well-suited to compete. Given the nature of the contract, organisations that have experience working with councils or similar public entities may find this process particularly advantageous for expanding their market presence.

## Notice

Procurement of subscriptions to the Letter Box Club for 400 children.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4513fa3f-26bd-43b3-aa68-61b2e32e2180 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,754 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,754 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UG |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOOK TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2018 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4513fa3f-26bd-43b3-aa68-61b2e32e2180

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4513fa3f-26bd-43b3-aa68-61b2e32e2180
  16th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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