Tender

Waltham Forest Newspaper and Leaflets Distribution

LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Waltham Forest invites tenders for the distribution of its newspaper and leaflets under an active procurement process classified within the postal and telecommunications services industry. The process, in the open procedure category, aims to distribute approximately 480,000 copies annually to residents and businesses across the borough. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 24th March 2025 and the contract period beginning on 14th May 2025, ending on 13th May 2028. The distribution project covers the region of England, United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses experienced in postal and telecommunications services will find this project well-suited to their expertise. The contract’s large volume and three-year duration can provide stable and predictable workloads, helping businesses establish or enhance their service portfolios in the public sector. Prospective bidders with a solid logistics network and an understanding of community communication strategies are highly encouraged to participate.

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Notice Title

Waltham Forest Newspaper and Leaflets Distribution

Notice Description

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is seeking to invite tender for the distribution of the Waltham Forest Newspaper and Leaflets. The authority prints approximately 480,000 copies of the Waltham Forest news annually. The newspapers are printed quarterly and are distributed to residents and businesses with the borough. The Waltham Forest News and leaflets have proven to be a vital communication tool for conveying the Council's message across to its residents. It plays an integral role in reaching all demographics, including the most vulnerable residents in the borough.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6cd82a3f-202e-441f-9419-6b38ce5c4526
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c78055d3-8b15-4a5c-a6ad-d50f78dba317
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 May 2025 - 13 May 2028 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALTHAMSTOW
Postcode
E17 4JF
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
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
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Chapel End
Westminster Constituency
Walthamstow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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