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Printing of The Sandwell Herald - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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04 Feb 2022 at 12:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a contractor for the printing of The Sandwell Herald newspaper, with the contract awarded on 4th February 2022. This procurement falls within the printing services industry and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract will last for two years, commencing from 1st February 2022 and concluding on 31st January 2024. The estimated contract value is up to £60,000, with an annual budget of approximately £25,000. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the tender period closed on 20th January 2022 at 15:00 hours.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the printing services sector, particularly those with experience in producing high-volume publications. Companies that excel in printing processes, sustainable materials, and efficient production methods will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the scale of the publication, businesses that can handle the printing of approximately 144,300 copies per edition and adhere to strict specifications for quality and delivery timelines will find this tender advantageous for their growth strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Printing of The Sandwell Herald - AWARD

Notice Description

Printing of The Sandwell Herald Sandwell Council's Communications Unit is seeking to appoint an experienced contractor to print the Sandwell Herald newspaper in line with its current look for a two-year period. The Sandwell Herald is the council's newspaper for residents. The Herald is designed fully in-house and distribution is handled through a separate contract. The Herald is printed as follows: o 24 pages, each 360mm x 289mm, in full colour o 52-gram standard paper, 100% recycled newsprint o Endorse folded, loose (not stitched) o Item must weigh under 80 grams and be no bigger than A4 in its final folded form o Approximately 144,300 copies per edition Please note there may be reasons why pagination could vary between editions but 24 is the standard on which we are seeking distribution quotes in this Quotation exercise. Exact quantities may also vary depending on the number required for each edition. Further details are provided in the specification. Term of Contract The Contract Period will be for 2 years, commencing 01 February 2022 to 31 January 2024 Value of Contract The estimated annual budget payable for the delivery of this application is in the region of ?25,000, with an overall contract value of up to ?54,000. This figure is intended to act as a guide to assist in the preparation of your quotation. The Council does not bind itself to this or any other figure. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Thursday 20 January 2022 at 15:00hrs

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7998213-734f-47ba-88d3-5258d14d8765
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

79810000 - Printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2024 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
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
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
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

REACH PRINTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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