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title: "PB2020-00169 Distribution of Darlington One Magazine"
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# PB2020-00169 Distribution of Darlington One Magazine

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e824d09a-7a6b-483c-96f6-b4d8ef6c7b42

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Darlington Borough Council, involves the distribution of the "Darlington One Magazine" and falls under the category of printing and distribution services. The project has a total value of £93,000 and is being delivered through an open procurement method. The current stage of the process is marked as complete, with the tender period having ended on 27th October 2020. The contract period for the awarded service will run from 1st January 2021 to 31st December 2025, and the project is situated in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in printing, distribution, and related services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in delivering magazine or publication distribution services would be particularly well-suited to engage with this contract. Given the contract's duration, it offers a stable opportunity for businesses to foster long-term relationships with the Darlington Borough Council, enabling them to expand their services within the public sector.

## Notice

distribution of Darlington one Magazine

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/153386e9-f58e-4f9c-a7cf-4befec210176 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £93,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £93,000 |
| 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 | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (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

- 12 Nov 2020 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/153386e9-f58e-4f9c-a7cf-4befec210176

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/153386e9-f58e-4f9c-a7cf-4befec210176
  12th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f461a5dd-ae04-eb11-8105-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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