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title: "RES/SFM/Newspaper supply for Bristol Libraries with no local newsagent"
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buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-08-12"
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# RES/SFM/Newspaper supply for Bristol Libraries with no local newsagent

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f75bfddb-6343-4266-add0-3dfe47530172

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## Summary

The Bristol City Council has awarded a contract for the supply of newspapers for Bristol Libraries without a local newsagent. The contract, valued at £35,000 GBP, was directly awarded to News Plus. The procurement process was completed, and the contract is now active, with a contract period from October 1, 2022, to March 31, 2024. This opportunity, suited for small and voluntary community sector enterprises, was initiated through a tender process and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents a business growth opportunity for companies in the services industry that can supply newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines. The Bristol City Council, as the buying organisation, seeks to work with suppliers like News Plus. Businesses interested in providing these services should pay attention to future tender opportunities to engage with the council directly. The procurement method used for this contract was a direct award, which may indicate future similar procurement processes by the council.

## Notice

Newspaper supply for Bristol Libraries with no local newsagent

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d25d4fb-fb42-44c4-954b-53af9a02b954 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEWS PLUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2022 at 11:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d25d4fb-fb42-44c4-954b-53af9a02b954

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d25d4fb-fb42-44c4-954b-53af9a02b954
  12th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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