---
title: "Supply, Delivery, and Collection of Newspapers and Magazines for GMS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06927b"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06927b.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS SUBSIDIARY COMPANY LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-06"
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# Supply, Delivery, and Collection of Newspapers and Magazines for GMS

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS SUBSIDIARY COMPANY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06927b

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## Summary

Gloucestershire Hospitals Subsidiary Company Limited has completed the award stage of a procurement process for the supply, delivery, and collection of newspapers and magazines for GMS, targeting the public authority central government category. Located in Cheltenham, this contract, identified as C432049, was procured via a limited competition method under the UK's legal framework 2023/54. The contract, valued at approximately £49,875.55 excluding VAT, became active on 6th May 2026 and is set to run until 5th May 2029 with the potential for two 12-month extensions. Smiths News Trading Limited, based in Swindon, has been selected as the supplier, focusing on the main procurement category of goods related to newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the publications and media distribution sector. Companies capable of providing comprehensive distribution networks and ensuring timely delivery would be well-suited to compete. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit from engaging in this procurement to establish and expand their presence within public sector contracts. The focus on delivering goods related to newspapers and magazines means businesses with specialised knowledge in these areas will have a competitive edge.

## Notice

Supply, Delivery, and Collection of Newspapers and Magazines for Patients and carers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041553-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 May 2026 - 5 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,875 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS SUBSIDIARY COMPANY LIMITED |
| Locality | CHELTENHAM |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL53 7QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Cheltenham |
| Electoral ward | College |
| Westminster constituency | Cheltenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMITHS NEWS TRADING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

## Release History

- 6 May 2026 at 14:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041553-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041553-2026
  6th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://smithsnews.co.uk
- https://www.gms-facilities.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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