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title: "CAMBRIDGE MATTERS and OPEN DOOR MAGAZINE-DELIVERY"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aba9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-15"
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# CAMBRIDGE MATTERS and OPEN DOOR MAGAZINE-DELIVERY

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aba9

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## Summary

Cambridge City Council recently completed a procurement process titled "Cambridge Matters and Open Door Magazine-Delivery," focusing on the distribution of two separate residents' magazines. The contracting process was conducted through an open competition below the threshold, with Cambridge City Council serving as the contracting authority. The procurement involved the liaison with printers and management of magazine delivery to residential properties in Cambridge. The magazines, "Cambridge Matters" and "Open Door," will be distributed three times per year, with "Cambridge Matters" reaching over 53,500 households and "Open Door" specifically targeting 7,700 properties. The contract was awarded to D2D Distribution Limited, with the contract period spanning from 20th July 2026 to 19th July 2028, and the possibility for renewal until 18th July 2029, indicating a structured timeline and strategic planning in its execution.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in postal and courier services, as it encapsulates delivery logistics and coordination with printing services. SMEs, in particular, stood out in the procurement process, highlighting the Council's openness towards smaller enterprises. Businesses specialising in integrated delivery solutions and possessing a keen understanding of regional logistics would find such tenders beneficial, as the demand for efficient and cost-effective delivery solutions grows. The focus on open competition further points to a welcoming environment for a variety of entrants, making this an advantageous opportunity for businesses seeking to establish or expand their operations within the public sector framework.

## Notice

Cambridge City Council are seeking a supplier to deliver two separate residents' magazines- Cambridge Matters and Open Door. Cambridge Matters is Cambridge City Council's magazine for residents, to be delivered to all residential households in the city as a 16-page, full colour, A4 sized magazine. Open Door is Cambridge City Council's tenant and leaseholder magazine, to be delivered to 7700 specified residential properties in the city as a 16-page, full colour, A4 sized magazine. The Council would like to contract a supplier to deliver the magazine three times per year. The council's requirement is for a supplier to liaise with our nominated printers and manage the delivery of the magazine. The Cambridge Matters magazine will go to all 53,500+ residential properties in the city, of those, Open Door will only be delivered to 7,700 specified residential properties. Address data will be provided for the 7700 Open Door properties. We welcome recommendations for how best to achieve this outcome.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066978-2026 |
| 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 | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | £35,000 |
| Awards value | £115,998 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 1BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Market |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | D2D DISTRIBUTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64100000 - Post and courier services
- 64110000 - Postal services
- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 16:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066978-2026
- 2 Jun 2026 at 14:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051981-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066978-2026
  15th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051981-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/RFx/RFxSummary?rfxId=4325459d-815e-f111-813c-005056b64545&markSuppliersIncomplete=False

## Notice URLs

- http://www.d2d-distribution.ltd
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Home/About
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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