Tender

Distribution of Brents Magazine

LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT

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Tender

22 Apr 2024 at 09:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Brent has issued a tender for the distribution of Brents Magazine, a printing and related services contract worth £90,000. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation process with a tender deadline of 14th May 2024. The contract period is set to start on 1st September 2024 and end on 1st September 2026. The buying organisation is seeking suppliers to deliver magazines to every household in the borough, presenting an opportunity for businesses in the services industry to compete.

This opportunity from the London Borough of Brent is suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to provide distribution services in the Greater London area. Businesses with expertise in efficient distribution, knowledge of London boroughs, and the ability to meet tight deadlines would find this tender suitable. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, offering businesses a chance to showcase their capabilities and secure a contract that can contribute to their growth and market visibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Distribution of Brents Magazine

Notice Description

Brent Council is seeking quotes from suppliers for the quarterly distribution of the Your Brent Magazine. Background Regular surveys show the quarterly Your Brent magazine is the most popular medium for news and information from Brent Council. It's current distribution is to 190,000 letter boxes, i.e - every residence in the borough of Brent. The distribution company has to have a very good knowledge of the borough, including ward boundaries and new developments, to ensure efficient distribution. The distribution is normally completed within 6 working days. Normally, the printer delivers direct to the distributors. The Brief: Upon receipt of 195,000, 48pp 210mm x 270mm magazines from the printers, we require these magazines to be delivered quickly and accurately to every household in the London borough of Brent. The individual Wards of Alperton, Barnhill, Brondesbury Park, Cricklewood and Mapesbury, Dollis Hill, Harlesden and Kensal Green, Kenton, Kilburn, Kingsbury, Northwick Park, Preston, Queens Park, Queensbury, Roundwood, Stonesbridge, Sudbury, Tokyngton, Welsh Harp, Wembley Central, Wembley Hill, Wembley Park and Willesden Green. An accurate 'end of service' report is to be presented giving updated information on any issues incurred. For example, failure to gain access to a particular building or block of flats. Any reports of undelivered items will be relayed to the distributors which will then be rectified.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fd12e68-6072-4ae6-95af-13775cba4f0f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

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
22 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 1 Sep 2026 2-3 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT
Contact Name
Joan Ige
Contact Email
joan.ige@brent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02089371788

Buyer Location

Locality
WEMBLEY
Postcode
HA9 0FJ
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI72 Brent
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
Brent
Electoral Ward
Wembley Park
Westminster Constituency
Brent West

Further Information

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