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Printing of Wigan Council's Resident's Magazine 'Borough Life'

WIGAN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Apr 2019 at 15:18

Award Notice
Tender

12 Feb 2019 at 11:53

Tender Notice
Tender

06 Feb 2019 at 16:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council is seeking tenders for the printing of its resident magazine, 'Borough Life', with a contract value of £100,000. The procurement process is currently complete, following an open procedure initiated on 1st March 2019, which marked the tender deadline. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2019 and will run for a period of two years, with an option for a one-year extension. The delivery addresses are located in the North West of England, and the contract covers the printing of 141,000 copies per edition, with the magazine published three times a year in February, July, and November.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for printing companies that can demonstrate flexibility and efficiency, especially those accustomed to meeting tight deadlines. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in print services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given Wigan Council's encouragement of locally based providers. The successful bidder will enhance their portfolio and potentially secure ongoing business by closely aligning with the council's publication schedule and specific printing requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Printing of Wigan Council's Resident's Magazine 'Borough Life'

Notice Description

Wigan Council is looking for an experienced provider to print 'Borough Life', Wigan Council's resident's magazine. Flexibility and an ability to work to tight deadlines are essential. Borough Life was the winner of the Best Corporate Publication at the CorpComms Awards in 2016 in the 'Public Sector and Not-for-Profit Organisations' category. Copy, design and photography for the magazine are all done in house. You can familiarise yourself with Wigan Council via www.wigan.gov.uk. You can also download a pdf of Borough Life from the website www.wigan.gov.uk/BoroughLife. There are three editions of Borough Life per year and these are published in February, July and November. Wigan Council will provide at least two months' notice of the publication date required for each edition. The required printing of the magazine under this Specification is 141,000 copies per edition (to be delivered by the printer to the distributor); and 9,000 copies packed in boxes of 125 copies per box per edition (bulk deliveries - delivered by the printer to the distributor); and, 3,500 copies (to be delivered to Wigan Town Hall). Additional copies may be required for certain print runs e.g. to coincide with the Wigan 10 Kilometre run up to 5,000 additional copies (3,000 currently needed). A Specification for the printing of the magazine is included within the Invitation to Tender document. It is intended that the contract will run for a period of 2 years and offer a 1 year extension option. The deadline for the receipt of final tender bids is Friday 1st March 2019 at 17:00.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c406aefb-e049-42f0-be3f-93d86021746c
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
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£106,560 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2021 2-3 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
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr. Jason Lythgoe-Hay
Contact Email
j.lythgoe-hay@wigan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HECKFORD ADVERTISING

Further Information

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