Tender

GB-Essex: Borough Diary Distribution Tender

BASILDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Mar 2018 at 11:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Basildon Borough Council is undertaking the Borough Diary Distribution Tender, a public procurement process focused on printing and distribution services within the East of England. This active tender seeks to transition the current residents' publication from a newspaper style to a magazine format, aiming to distribute approximately 83,000 copies to local households and municipal facilities. The tender period is set to conclude on 12 March 2018, with contract delivery expected to commence on 2 April 2018 and last until 31 March 2021. The estimated contract value ranges between £50,000 and £100,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure, inviting broad participation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on printing and distribution services. Companies adept in magazine printing, logistics, and direct distribution are particularly well-suited to compete. By securing this contract, successful bidders will contribute to community engagement through the distribution of essential information to residents, while also enhancing their business profile and generating sustainable revenue over the three-year contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Essex: Borough Diary Distribution Tender

Notice Description

Basildon Borough Council is refreshing its quarterly residents' publication; moving from a newspaper style of publication to a magazine format The Councils' current residents' publication; The Borough Diary is distributed to 78,000 households with the remainder made available in the Basildon Centre and libraries Currently, 83,000 copies are printed by an external print management agency Distribution has been conducted using hand delivery (door-to-door) by an external distribution agency BBC is looking for a company to distribute the magazine when the current contract runs out. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Access Code 88HF5H836P.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc249486-2a22-4be8-99bd-52336277a57e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e639be3-0234-4208-ad3b-0064c753a843
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 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
BASILDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ESSEX
Postcode
SS14 1DL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
St Martin's
Westminster Constituency
Basildon and Billericay

Further Information

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