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title: "Contract for the Distribution of the Durham County News (DCN) and Other Publications"
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published: "2022-02-08"
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# Contract for the Distribution of the Durham County News (DCN) and Other Publications

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ecae2c73-ce01-40b1-80d2-98b5abd4c9ae

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## Summary

The Durham County Council is currently conducting a tender for the "Contract for the Distribution of the Durham County News (DCN) and Other Publications." This procurement process falls under the services industry, specifically focusing on printing and distribution services. The distribution will cover approximately 259,442 homes in County Durham, with services to commence on 1st April 2022 and last until 31st March 2026. The tender period concludes on 2nd March 2022. The estimated contract value is £80,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure, inviting all interested parties to submit their proposals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing and distribution, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can offer reliable door-to-door distribution services and possess experience in similar public sector contracts will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process could enable businesses to establish a strong working relationship with the Durham County Council and tap into ongoing contract opportunities in the region.

## Notice

Durham County Council ("the Council) is seeking to appoint a sole Contractor to distribute 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 distribute 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 distributed in the New Year and the Council's Essential Guide to Summer Fun distributed in July. The Council's Magazine and two Publications (if required) are 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: Tender documentation is available via the NEPO Website - www.nepoportal.org

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cfee4c1-24d5-49b4-8654-1526694dcbbf |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 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 | £80,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2022 at 09:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cfee4c1-24d5-49b4-8654-1526694dcbbf
- 2 Feb 2022 at 17:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42413f60-da75-4855-b137-0bd60a65ae68

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cfee4c1-24d5-49b4-8654-1526694dcbbf
  8th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42413f60-da75-4855-b137-0bd60a65ae68
  2nd February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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