Tender

Distribution of the Sandwell Herald 2024 to 2026

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Dec 2023 at 14:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a contractor for the Distribution of the Sandwell Herald 2024 to 2026. The procurement process involves printing and distributing approximately 146,825 copies of the Sandwell Herald newspaper over six editions for a two-year contract period starting from 26 January 2024. The tender is currently at the open stage, and the deadline for submissions is Friday 19 January 2024 at 15:00hrs.

This opportunity is suitable for businesses offering printing and distribution services, particularly for newspapers and periodicals. Companies in the postal services related to newspapers and printing industry are well-suited to compete for this tender. The buying organisation, Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, is located in West Midlands, United Kingdom, and has initiated an open procurement method for this contract, providing potential growth opportunities for service providers in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Distribution of the Sandwell Herald 2024 to 2026

Notice Description

Sandwell Herald Distribution The Sandwell Herald is the council's newspaper for residents. The Herald is designed fully in-house and print is handled through a separate contract. Sandwell Council's Communications & Corporate Affairs Team requires a contactor to handle the distribution of approximately 146,825 copies of the Sandwell Herald newspaper in line with its current look for up to six editions for the period 26 January 2024 to 25 January 2026. The number of editions over the two-year contract, pagination and quantities required will be subject to budget and demand. Public Health Booklets Distribution and Print Sandwell Council's Public Health Team is expecting to publish up to three booklets over two years - this includes two winter booklets (anticipated to distribute in late November 2025 and late November 2026), with the potential for one further booklet at some point during the two-year contract. The successful contractor will be expected to arrange print and distribution of these booklets (approximately 139,725 copies). The number of booklets over the two-year contract, pagination and quantities required will be subject to demand and budget. 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 the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, 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: Friday 19 January 2024 at 15:00hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5c25ace-eec2-4e5d-9d78-63542c7498f0
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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

CPV Codes

64111000 - Postal services related to newspapers and periodicals

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Feb 2024 - 31 Jan 2026 1-2 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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