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title: "Navy News"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dd9ae950-c5f7-42e8-9f59-e46c1a2a9d96"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2018-02-05"
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# Navy News

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd9ae950-c5f7-42e8-9f59-e46c1a2a9d96

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service, seeking a solution for the distribution of "Navy News" publications across the UK. This contract falls under the printing and distribution services category and was awarded for a total value of £96,000. The contract period starts from 3rd November 2017 and ends on 2nd November 2018. The award was published on 5th February 2018, confirming the status as complete, with the tender phase concluding on 29th September 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in printing and distribution services, particularly those that can handle logistics across a wide geographical area, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and mainland UK. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, as this contract has indicated suitability for SMEs, enabling them to leverage their capabilities in tailored service provision within this sector.

## Notice

A contract for the distribution of the Navy News publications to wholesales and retailers throughout the UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d539247-1c84-4d05-92dc-72ef8fe58cd7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2017 - 2 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £96,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,000 |
| 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 | SEYMOUR DISTRIBUTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2018 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d539247-1c84-4d05-92dc-72ef8fe58cd7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d539247-1c84-4d05-92dc-72ef8fe58cd7
  5th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/afff92fe-9919-4fc4-be7d-e29bb4bc24c4
  Award Letter - Transparency
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e70e20fa-0b3d-40d2-b304-afe8fa1cfb8a
  Agreement Annex - Transparency

## Notice URLs

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

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