Tender

Inside Swale - Distribution A894

SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

25 May 2022 at 10:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swale Borough Council is inviting expressions of interest for the tender titled "Inside Swale - Distribution A894.” This procurement aims to appoint a contractor for the delivery of approximately 63,000 copies of the Inside Swale magazine to all households in the Borough of Swale, occurring biannually. The contract is set to commence on 1 July 2022 and run until 30 June 2024, with a potential one-year extension. The closing date for submitting both expressions of interest and the Request for Quotation (RFQ) is 10 June 2022 at 16:30 hrs. The procurement method is open, following an open procedure, and it falls under the services category, specifically within the post and courier services industry.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the mailing and printing sectors, particularly those capable of handling large scale distribution projects. Companies that provide mailing services, printing and distribution services, and those experienced in managing logistics for community publications would be well positioned to compete effectively for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, enhancing their growth potential by securing a reliable contract with a local council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inside Swale - Distribution A894

Notice Description

Swale Borough Council is inviting Expressions of Interest to quote for Inside Swale - distribution The contract will involve delivery of c.63,000 copies of Inside Swale magazine, twice a year, to all households in the Borough of Swale. The contract shall commence on 1 July 2022 and terminate on 30 June 2024. The council may extend the opportunity for a further 1 year. The tenderer/s who submit/s the Most Economically Advantageous Quotation will be awarded the contract. Expressions of Interest and the Request for Quotation (RFQ) document must be submitted / uploaded on the Council's e-tendering portal. The closing date for submission of Expressions of Interest and the closing date for the RFQ is 10/06/2022 at 16:30hrs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-129a04be-0bef-4c37-8e0a-a0642a23c183
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e5ee14c-d664-4ec2-a2c2-c32887f31824
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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

CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

79571000 - Mailing services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2024 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
SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SITTINGBOURNE
Postcode
ME10 3HT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swale
Electoral Ward
Roman
Westminster Constituency
Sittingbourne and Sheppey

Further Information

Notice Documents

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