Tender

Print of About Town Magazine

BURGESS HILL TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Aug 2023 at 09:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Burgess Hill Town Council has issued a tender for the production and printing of their magazine, About Town, for a three-year contract starting from March 2024 to November 2027. The total value of the contract is £34,000. The deadline for tender submissions is midday on 22 September 2023. The procurement method is direct, and the procurement stage is a single tender action. The contract period will commence on 1st March 2024 and end on 30th November 2027 in Burgess Hill, England. The industry category is 'Printed matter and related products'.

This tender opportunity by the Burgess Hill Town Council is suitable for SMEs and could provide growth opportunities for companies specializing in printing, design, and publishing. Businesses that can fulfil the requirements for the production and printing of the magazine, including design, layout, printing, and distribution services, would be well-suited to compete. The Burgess Hill Town Council welcomes innovative suggestions from printers and designers to enhance the magazine's appeal. Interested companies must submit tenders by the specified deadline to be considered for the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Print of About Town Magazine

Notice Description

ABOUT TOWN MAGAZINE PRODUCTION We are currently inviting tenders for the production and printing of Burgess Hill's Town Council's magazine, About Town, for a three year contract to run from March 2024 to November 2027. Details: Production and printing of 9 issues of the magazine on a 4 monthly basis: March, July and November. The cost should be provided for the three year period with increases in costs linked only to the number of issues produced. The Town Council retains the right to cancel the contract at any point with no penalties or compensation should the contracted unit price increase during the contracted period. Printing Requirements: Currently 15,000 copies - 198 x 210mm Landscape folded, stitch 2 wires, trim and pack. The number of copies increases slightly each issue , so include the cost of printing extra copies (per 20). 20pp text on 100gsm gloss plus a 4pp cover on 130gsm gloss, in full colour. To include setting and scans. Provide digital proofs to Editor and a set of printed proofs to the Town Council Design: Assemble and layout the magazine using correct typography, incorporating copy provided, logos and photographs working with the Editor. Place adverts and supply flat plan to Council, layout text and pictures supplied, and make fit into relevant sections, add in extra pictures and clip art where appropriate, liaising with the Editor. Create adverts from copy, pictures and logos provided. Check advert artwork supplied. All adverts to be proofed to the Council for final approval by advertisers. Two rounds of author's corrections and reproofing and on final approval supply print ready hi-res PDFs to the printer and low res PDFs to Council. Liaison with Editor of magazine setting out timetable managed by the Editor Delivery: To distributor ( Royal Mail distribution centre in Rochester) and 1 box of 75 magazines to Council. The above is how we produce the magazine currently. Previous editions of the magazine are available on our website http://www.burgesshill.gov.uk/council-its-services/about-town-magazine/ . We are working within budgetary restraints and would welcome suggestions from printers/designer to create a magazine that will stand out from other magazines currently delivered to residents. If your company could meet these requirements of our existing magazine, we would like to hear from you. We would also welcome suggestions on alternatives formats to this. Please include recent examples of publications designed and printed by your company and 2 client references. Tenders must be submitted for the attention of Steve Cridland, CEO, in a plain sealed envelope marked "Tender About Town" to Burgess Hill Town Council, 96 Church Walk, Burgess Hill, RH15 9AS OR submit your quote titled "CONFIDENTIAL About Town" by email to steve@burgesshill.gov.uk The Town Council does not commit to awarding the tender to the lowest or any bidder. Tenders close midday on 22 September 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6141f6c2-49a3-4600-a316-22e44e921f49
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£34,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 30 Nov 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BURGESS HILL TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURGESS HILL
Postcode
RH15 9AS
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Mid Sussex
Electoral Ward
Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds
Westminster Constituency
Mid Sussex

Further Information

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