Tender

Print and Distribution of South Lakeland News

SOUTH LAKELAND DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Aug 2018 at 14:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Lakeland District Council is currently seeking bids for the "Print and Distribution of South Lakeland News," a contract valued at £120,000. This procurement process is classified under the services category, specifically related to printing and related services, and is taking place in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period will close at 7pm on 21st September 2018, with the contract set to commence on 1st October 2018 and lasting for two years, with the possibility of two one-year extensions.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the printing and distribution sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer competitive print rates while ensuring high-quality outputs. Companies capable of handling logistics for delivery and those with experience in producing community-focused publications will be well-suited to compete for this contract, enabling them to enhance their market visibility and establish long-term relationships with a local authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Print and Distribution of South Lakeland News

Notice Description

South Lakeland News is a residents' newspaper produced by South Lakeland District Council (SLDC). Editorial and design will be provided by the Communications Team at SLDC. Within the production 70% of the space will be allocated to editorial content with the remaining 30% for advertising. SLDC is seeking a company that can provide competitive print rates whilst maintaining a high level of quality at all times and can organise delivery to ensure that every household in South Lakeland receives a copy three times a year. The contract duration is two years plus two optional one-year extension periods. All expressions of interest, submission and clarification questions must be submitted via the Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk.). Submission Deadline is 7pm on 21st September 2018. Please note the Proactis Support line closes at 5.30pm, so should you encounter any problems after this time you will be unable to log them.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3bded70f-b1c9-4807-af01-424038256dfb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d16d6ba6-2906-4644-8e47-62380f5e8478
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

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

CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2020 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
SOUTH LAKELAND DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Further Information

Notice Documents

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