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title: "Contract for the Distribution of the Durham County News and other Publications"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Contract for the Distribution of the Durham County News and other Publications

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5ff1ea6-779b-437b-80a8-381b03829737

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## Summary

Durham County Council is seeking a provider for the contract titled "Contract for the Distribution of the Durham County News and other Publications." This procurement falls under the printing and distribution services category, with an emphasis on distributing publications to approximately 241,500 homes in County Durham. This contract was published on 23 January 2018, with the tender period concluding on 22 February 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2018 and run until 31 March 2020. The opportunity was advertised using an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in printing and distribution, particularly those capable of handling large-scale operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this opportunity especially suited to their capabilities, as the council is actively encouraging their participation. Businesses that specialise in logistics and have experience in managing similar contracts for local authorities may find this to be a particularly good fit for their services.

## Notice

This contract is for the Distribution of the Durham County News and other Publications Durham County Council ("the Council) is seeking to appoint a single rovider 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 241,500 homes in County Durham, but this figure may be subject to future fluctuation. This procurement is issued under an Open OJEU procurement process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a4d816e-f929-4a4d-9711-b21b726903a5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## 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

- 26 Jun 2018 at 16:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a4d816e-f929-4a4d-9711-b21b726903a5
- 23 Jan 2018 at 15:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a4d816e-f929-4a4d-9711-b21b726903a5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a4d816e-f929-4a4d-9711-b21b726903a5
  23rd January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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