Tender

Printing of the Sandwell Herald

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Sep 2019 at 15:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking quotations for the printing of the Sandwell Herald newspaper for a two-year period from 1 November 2019 to 31 October 2021. This procurement falls under the services category and specifically focuses on printing and related services. The tender is currently at the 'Tender' stage, with a closing date for submissions set for Tuesday, 1 October 2019, at 15:00 hrs. Interested suppliers can access the details and submit their quotations through the In-tend e-Tendering System, with a minimum contract value of £38,000 and a maximum value of £50,000. The location for this procurement is the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the printing sector, particularly those specialising in newspaper production and delivery. Companies capable of managing large printing projects and adhering to specific branding requirements will be well-suited to compete. By participating in this contract, businesses can secure a reliable revenue stream for the next two years while enhancing their portfolio through sustained engagement with a local authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Printing of the Sandwell Herald

Notice Description

Sandwell Council's Communications Unit is seeking quotations from contractors to handle the print of the Sandwell Herald newspaper in line with its current look for the two-year period, 1 November 2019 to 31 October 2021. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Tuesday 1 October 2019 at 15:00hrs Additional information: The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on "Tenders" to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on "View Details" in order to Express Interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/841f9fdb-e63a-4616-8b13-45ebc201e538
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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