Planning

Cambridge City Council - Prior Information Notice (PIN): Council magazine printing

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

05 Jun 2024 at 14:34

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridge City Council has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the printing of the 'Open Door' magazine for council tenants. The contract involves printing the magazine three times a year over a three-year period. Suppliers are expected to have experience in similar tasks for local authorities and a working relationship with a separate supplier for packaging and postage. The estimated contract value is £25,000, and the engagement end date is set for June 17th, 2024.

This opportunity with Cambridge City Council is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses in the printing and related services industry. Businesses that have experience in printing publications for local authorities and managing logistics for packaging and postage would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Interested suppliers are encouraged to express their interest early to potentially gain direct access to the full tender once it is released.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cambridge City Council - Prior Information Notice (PIN): Council magazine printing

Notice Description

This prior information notice is issued by Cambridge City Council to inform potential suppliers about an upcoming procurement opportunity for printing of the magazine for our Council tenants. This PIN is released with the idea that those organisations that submit their information via this route will be given direct access to the tender once it is released. The opportunity will, of course, still be advertised in the normal manner, however, any company expressing an interest at this point will get an automatic email once it is live on the portal should we decide to proceed with the full tender. Additionally, Cambridge City Council reserve the right to hold a market engagement event for interested parties. This will be decided once we are clear on the level of interest. Description of current thinking on the Contract outline and requirements The contract pertains to the printing of the 'Open Door' magazine for our Council tenants. This contract would be for one supplier to manage the printing process of our tenant magazine and link up with a separate supplier in order to package and post the magazine, on behalf of the resident involvement team. This contract would cover printing of the magazine and delivery of printed copies to a separate supplier without Cambridge City Council involvement. We are seeking a supplier to print our tenant magazine three times a year over a three year-period. The supplier should have experience of carrying out a similar task for a local authority, and be able to demonstrate a working relationship with a separate supplier that fulfils packaging and postage. Scope of Work: The scope of work includes, but is not limited to: * Print three editions of Open Door per year, in spring, summer and autumn. * Each edition will include approximately 16 colour pages in A4 size. * Cambridge City Council will notify the supplier a few weeks before sending the magazine to print but the actual print date will remain flexible. * The supplier will start printing the magazine within two working days of Cambridge City Council approving their printer's proof. * The supplier will deliver printed copies to a separate packing and postage supplier within one week, without Cambridge City Council involvement. * Independent communication and arrangements will take place between both suppliers to facilitate this process. Participation: Interested suppliers are invited to express their interest by providing the information requested in this notice. This notice serves as an early indication of the contract opportunity and does not constitute a formal tender process or offer. Market Consultation: This notice may lead to the Council conduct market consultations to gather insights and feedback from potential suppliers. Details regarding any market consultation events will be communicated in due course. Contact Information: Expressions of interest should be made by completing the requested information. Should you have any questions please send t

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-381248d2-2b87-4978-b0f7-2086a56fb021
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/064384b9-b196-40e8-bbe2-32b159995268
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jun 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 3QJ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
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
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

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