Scope
Description
Publication of statutory traffic management orders and planning notices in the local public / printed press (Harrow) - demand led volumes.
Contract 1. Publication of Statutory Notices
Supplier
Contract value
- £450,000 excluding VAT
- £540,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
20 August 2025
Contract dates
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2027
- Possible extension to 31 August 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The London Borough of Harrow intends to award a 2 year contract to commence 01 September 2025 up to 31 August 2027 with a 2 year extension option until 31 August 2029.
It is planned to undertake a review of contract at the end of contract year 1 with a view to taking up the possible 2 year extension option in the event there are no viable market alternatives identified.
Where viable market alternatives are identified the Council will consider a re-procurement exercise with contract commencement at the end of the initial 2 year term.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79970000 - Publishing services
Contract locations
- UKI74 - Harrow and Hillingdon
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Transactional contract
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
Harrow has a statutory obligation to publish traffic management orders and planning notices in the printed local press.
It is established that the Harrow Times is the sole outlet for this requirement and Newsquest Media Group are the publisher for the Harrow Times.
Supplier
NEWSQUEST MEDIA GROUP LIMITED
- Companies House: 01676637
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDYH-4654-JBMM
Newsquest Media Group Ltd 1st Floor, Chartist Tower
Newport
NP20 1DW
United Kingdom
Email: purchasing@newsquest.co.uk
Website: https://www.newsquest.co.uk/
Region: UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Publication of Statutory Notices
Contracting authority
London Borough of Harrow
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQRC-2343-GRQR
Forward Drive
Harrow
HA3 8FL
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@harrow.gov.uk
Region: UKI74 - Harrow and Hillingdon
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government