Award

Winter cost of living booklet Distribution

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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22 Mar 2023 at 11:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has recently awarded a contract for the print and distribution of a winter cost of living booklet in the West Midlands region, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action (below threshold), with a contract value of £55,422.25. The contract period spans from 12th December 2022 to 4th January 2023. The awarded supplier is The Letterbox Consultancy Ltd.

This tender opportunity, initiated by the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, focuses on services related to printed books, brochures, and leaflets. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to engage. The contract presents a business growth opportunity for companies operating in the printing and distribution industry, particularly those with experience in delivering similar services to local authorities.

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Notice Title

Winter cost of living booklet Distribution

Notice Description

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council made a direct award for the print and distribution of a winter cost of living booklet to all households in Sandwell.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6cfb5a63-44a5-4543-a7ec-b85fc6e3ef8e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f616fe26-3873-4e89-8985-b283bf971f61
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,422 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,422 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2022 - 4 Jan 2023 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE LETTERBOX CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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