Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council's Housing Service is initiating an open procedure for a printing services contract concerning their "Open Door" magazine. This prior information notice (PIN) seeks a supplier to print the magazine, which comprises 16 colour A4 pages per edition, printed thrice yearly and distributed to approximately 7,500 tenants and leaseholders within the Cambridge area. The estimated contract value is £15,000, and the service falls under the CPV category of Printing and related services. Interested parties should note that the tender period closes on 30th August 2024, with the contract expected to commence on 30th September 2024 and conclude on 29th September 2027. This tender is particularly suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the printing industry to secure a multi-year contract, thereby enhancing their portfolio and business growth. Printers with experience in large volume runs and those capable of coordinating logistics with a separate supplier for packaging and posting the magazines will be well-suited for this project. Companies that focus on providing comprehensive printing services, especially SMEs, will find this tender appealing due to its streamlined procurement method and manageable contract value.

Tender

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

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

1st August 2024 08:10:03 AM

Tender Deadline

30th August 2024 11:00:00 AM Expired
Contract Summary

The Resident Involvement team within Cambridge City Council's Housing Service are seeking a supplier to print a magazine for our residents. Our 'Open Door' magazine is printed three times a year and is sent to all our Cambridge City Council tenants and leaseholders, it contains the latest news and information from the Housing Service and publicises community events and opportunities to get involved. Each edition is sent to around 7,500 addresses and will usually include 16 colour pages in A4 size. The content and design of the magazine is completed by the Resident Involvement team. This contract would be for one supplier to manage the printing process of the magazine and link up with a separate supplier in order to package and post the magazine, on behalf of the Resident Involvement team.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-411f13cf-96a6-4a9a-b179-bfe822138d9d

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure (below Threshold)

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

SME

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

22000000
79800000

CPV Division(s)

22 - Printed matter and related products
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
Awarding Authority

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Jonathan Loneza

Buyer Email

jonathan.loneza@cambridge.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Cambridge City Council, Guildhall

Cambridge

CB2 3QJ

England

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

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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