Court suspends award of newspaper distribution

The Lisbon Administrative Court has accepted an appeal from PergaminhoFlash against the public tender for newspaper distribution in mainland Portugal, awarded to Vasp. The court's decision, dated November 6, suspends the tender process initiated by the Prime Minister's Office. PergaminhoFlash claims the court's ruling confirms an automatic suspensive effect, halting the award's implementation until a judicial decision is reached. The public tender aimed to ensure newspaper distribution across all municipalities, including low-density areas, with Vasp's proposal being the most cost-effective. The state will pay approximately €2.29 million over three years for this contract.