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title: "Provision of Hard Copy News Delivery Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Provision of Hard Copy News Delivery Services

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8b04985-1b5d-42d4-b341-c8c18459ffbb

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Crown Commercial Service for the HM Treasury Group involved the Provision of Hard Copy News Delivery Services. This tender aimed for the delivery of newspapers, classified under CPV code 22210000, across a wide range of locations including the United Kingdom, various British Overseas Territories and countries worldwide. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 13 November 2023. Menzies Distribution Limited was awarded the contract on 1 December 2023, which is scheduled to commence on 2 January 2024 and extend until 1 January 2026 with a contract value of £89,220 GBP. The tender is now complete with the award status marked as active.

This contract to supply hard copy news offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the distribution and delivery services within the newspaper industry. Companies equipped with robust logistics capabilities and familiarity with the specific regions mentioned could particularly benefit from such contracts, enhancing their presence and operational reach. Given the scale and scope of the locations involved, larger businesses or those with international operation capacities may find themselves well-positioned to gain from engaging with similar tenders. However, this specific procurement was not marked as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, suggesting a preference or greater suitability for larger entities in fulfilling the contract requirements effectively.

## Notice

The Buyer was seeking to appoint a contracted Supplier for the provision of Hard Copy News for HM Treasury Group. Additional information: The contract will be for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for a further two periods of 1 year (2 +1 +1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34f5380-e45e-4513-92be-c2294c5cf898 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2024 - 1 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £117,220 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,220 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MENZIES DISTRIBUTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22210000 - Newspapers

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 13:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34f5380-e45e-4513-92be-c2294c5cf898
- 2 Dec 2025 at 09:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34f5380-e45e-4513-92be-c2294c5cf898
- 19 Dec 2023 at 08:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34f5380-e45e-4513-92be-c2294c5cf898

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34f5380-e45e-4513-92be-c2294c5cf898
  5th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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