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title: "South Cambs Magazine Delivery Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065b0b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-14"
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# South Cambs Magazine Delivery Contract

Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065b0b

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## Summary

South Cambridgeshire District Council has awarded the "South Cambs Magazine Delivery Contract" for the quarterly distribution and initial storage of its residents' magazine, "South Cambs Magazine". The procurement falls under the services category, specifically post and courier services, and is centred around Cambourne, UKH12. The competitive procedure was an open method, below threshold, with the contract awarded to SMART DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS LIMITED. The procurement process culminated on 14th April 2026, with the contract set to commence on 4th May 2026, spanning three years with potential annual extensions up to 2030, subject to funding and regulatory adjustments. The final award amount is £169,385.90 gross.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in delivery and logistics services, as they can leverage the recurring nature of magazine distribution to about 73,000 households. Companies like SMART DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS LIMITED, identified as an SME, exemplify ideal candidates for this contract due to their readiness to handle periodic delivery while maintaining quality communications channels. Businesses proficient in regional courier operations, with capabilities to adapt to contract extensions contingent on budgeting and local governance, would find this contract beneficial in fostering long-term partnerships and seizing opportunities in the public sector. The procurement criteria prioritised quality at 60%, thereby highlighting the importance of reliable service provision in this tender.

## Notice

The contract is for the quarterly delivery - and initial storage - of SCDC's residents' magazine titled "South Cambs Magazine". This publication is one of SCDC's primary communication channels with residents. The high-quality magazine is delivered directly to around 73,000 households in the district

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract is for 3-year term with the option to extend each year for a further 1 years - subject to budget funding and future local government structures in Cambridgeshire.

Renewal: The contract is for 3-year term with the option to extend each year for a further 1 years - subject to budget funding and future local government structures in Cambridgeshire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033815-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 May 2026 - 3 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,000 |
| Lots value | £105,000 |
| Awards value | £141,154 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBOURNE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB23 6EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Cambourne |
| Westminster constituency | St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMART DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64100000 - Post and courier services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 13:38 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033815-2026
- 24 Feb 2026 at 13:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016482-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033815-2026
  14th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016482-2026
  24th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=156086e5-6511-f111-813c-005056b64545

## Notice URLs

- https://smartdistribution.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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