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

WIGAN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Apr 2019 at 14:06

Award Notice
Tender

07 Feb 2019 at 10:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council is seeking an experienced provider for the distribution of its resident magazine, "Borough Life," under a tender process initiated on 7th February 2019. This project falls within the postal and telecommunications services industry, specifically requiring the successful bidder to manage a mass delivery service across the Wigan Borough, with a total of 141,000 residential deliveries per edition, occurring three times a year in February, July, and November. The final date for submitting tender bids is set for 5th March 2019, while the contract period is expected to commence on 1st April 2019 and run until 31st March 2021, with a total estimated value of £100,000. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, allowing for widespread competition in this service sector.

This tender presents ideal opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics and delivery services, particularly those with experience in handling mass distribution projects. Companies that are agile and possess a proven track record in meeting tight deadlines will be especially well-suited to compete. Local and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender's suitability criteria indicate a preference for smaller businesses capable of delivering the specified service effectively. By engaging in this contract, successful firms can enhance their market presence and potentially secure further contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Wigan Council is looking for an experienced provider with a detailed understanding of how to manage mass delivery services to deliver 'Borough Life', Wigan Council's resident's magazine, to every household in Wigan Borough. Flexibility and an ability to work to tight deadlines are essential. There are three editions of Borough Life per year and these are published in February, July and November. The required distribution of the magazine per edition under this Specification is 141,000 residential deliveries per edition (received by the distributor from the printer, bulk packed on pallets). You would be required to deliver to every household in Wigan Borough and 9,000 copies packed in boxes of 125 copies per box per edition (bulk deliveries - delivered by the printer to the distributor). Additional copies may require to be delivered for certain print runs e.g. to coincide with the Wigan 10 Kilometre run up to 5,000 additional copies (3,000 currently needed). We require all copies to be delivered within 21 days of receipt of the magazines from our print supplier. Interested applicants are directed to the Invitation to Tender documentation which contains a full specification for this service. The closing date for the receipt of final tender bids is Tuesday 5th March 2019 at 17:00.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-efa7c3ea-d563-443a-87b7-99e5feca6c7c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bf8002c-23be-4622-bcf9-b2bdd8c053f3
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,530 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 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

THE PUBLIC SECTOR LEAFLET COMPANY T/A THE NATIONAL LEAFLET COMPA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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