Distribution of the Durham County News (DCN) & Other Council Publications

A Contract Award Notice
by DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
4 year (est.)
Value
£350K
Sector
BUSINESS
Published
06 Apr 2022
Delivery
To 16 Mar 2026 (est.)
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

The Council's Magazine and two Publication (if required) are to be distributed door to door to approximately 259,442 homes in County Durham, but this figure may be subject to future fluctuation

Geochart for 2 buyers and 1 suppliers

2 buyers

1 supplier

Description

The Contract is for the Distribution of the Durham County News (DCN) Magazine and other Council Publications. The Council was seeking to appoint a single Contractor to distribute the Council's Magazine four times a year (Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter). There may also be a requirement to Distribute a Guide to Services and an Essential Guide to Summer Fun (together "the Publications), Both Guides could potentially be subject to Council review in the future in terms of how they are delivered

Total Quantity or Scope

he Contract is for the Distribution of the Durham County News (DCN) Magazine and other Council Publications.

Award Detail

1 Smart Distribution Solutions (Wirral)
  • Contract for the Distribution of the Durham County News
  • Reference: 1
  • Num offers: 2
  • Value: £350,000.0-£450,000
  • Contractor is an SME.

Award Criteria

Methodology 25.0
Named and Proposed Contract Manager 5.0
PRICE 70.0

CPV Codes

  • 79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Indicators

  • Award on basis of price.

Reference

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