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Print and / or Distribution of Inside Swale Magazine (A1160)

SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Nov 2024 at 15:04

Award Notice
Tender

19 Sep 2024 at 09:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swale Borough Council has concluded the tender process for the print and/or distribution of Inside Swale Magazine, a biannual residents’ publication. The contract covers the period from 2 January 2025 to 1 January 2027, with an option for a one-year extension. The successful suppliers are Cliffe Enterprise and Smart Distribution Solutions Ltd. This open procedure invited suppliers to express interest and submit their quotations by 21 October 2024, with clarifications closing on 9 October 2024. The contract, valued at £76,194.12, involves the printing and distribution of around 65,000 copies per issue in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in printing, distribution, or both. Companies with expertise in printed matter and related products, post and courier services, or printing and distribution services are well-positioned to benefit. Given that Swale Borough Council may extend the contract for an additional year, there is a long-term potential for new business. SME and VCSE organizations are particularly encouraged to engage, fostering diversity and promoting community-based growth initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Print and / or Distribution of Inside Swale Magazine (A1160)

Notice Description

Swale Borough Council is inviting Expressions of Interest to tender for Print and/or distribution of Inside Swale residents magazine. The contract will involve print and/or distribution of the Inside Swale residents magazine. The magazine is currently printed and distributed twice a year (January and July) and is distributed to all households in the borough of Swale (approximately 65,000 to be printed and distributed). The current spec of the mag is 297x210mm portrait, 24pp Self Cover on 65gsm UPM Cote gloss paper. We are however open to suggestions on sizing options for the magazine. Suppliers can bid for print only, distribution only or both print and distribution. The contract shall commence on 02 January 2025 and terminate on 01 January 2027. The council may extend the opportunity for a further 1 year. The bidder/s who submit/s the Most Economically Advantageous Quotation will be awarded the contract. Expressions of Interest and the Request for Quotation (RFQ) document must be submitted / uploaded on the Council's e-tendering portal. The closing date for submission of Expressions of Interest and the closing date for the RFQ is 21 October 2024 at 12:00 noon. The deadline for clarifications is 12:00 noon on 9 October 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-811ed71d-f06d-4c61-9240-5083e5103e4e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a092506-e542-455d-8118-b3bbb43c0bf0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

64100000 - Post and courier services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,194 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2025 - 1 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SITTINGBOURNE
Postcode
ME10 3HT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swale
Electoral Ward
Roman
Westminster Constituency
Sittingbourne and Sheppey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CLIFFE ENTERPRISE

SMART DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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