Tender

Production of Residents' Magazine Publication for Dorset Council

DORSET COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Mar 2021 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

Dorset Council has issued a tender for the production of a Residents' Magazine Publication, required three times a year over a three-year period, commencing from April 2021 until May 2024. The contract, valued at £90,000, includes services such as graphic design, advertising sales, printing, and distribution of 183,000 copies to households in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage of procurement, following an open procedure, with a submission deadline of 29 March 2021.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for businesses engaged in publishing, graphic design, and advertising, particularly those that can leverage local advertising to cover publication costs. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the project encourages diverse participation while fostering business growth within the local community.

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Notice Title

Production of Residents' Magazine Publication for Dorset Council

Notice Description

The Council is seeking tenders for the provision of a Residents' Magazine Publication that will be required to be produced three times a year for a period of three years from April 2021 (allowing for three months for advertising sales) until May 2024. The provision includes graphic design; advertising sales; print; and distribution of 183,000 magazines to households in the Dorset Council area and 700 magazines to libraries and Council offices in the Dorset Council area. The publication of the magazine is to be funded by the successful Contractor by means of advertising revenue and shall be 'cost neutral' to the Council. The Residents' Magazine complements and cross promotes other communication channels e.g. e-newsletters, social media, website, etc.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65b1a30c-bd00-4fb1-bbb3-3e05b51d5d10
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0292f362-48bd-43c1-abad-6c41ef3c6e5e
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Apr 2021 - 31 May 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1UZ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Further Information

Notice Documents

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