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Residents' Magazine Publication for Dorset Council

DORSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Nov 2021 at 11:59

Tender

20 Jul 2021 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

Dorset Council is seeking tenders for the "Residents' Magazine Publication," aiming to produce a magazine three times per year from August 2021 until May 2024, with potential for an additional issue in July 2024. The contracted services will cover graphic design, advertising sales, printing, and distribution of 183,000 magazines to households and 700 copies to libraries and council offices in the Dorset area. This procurement process, classified under postal and telecommunications services, is currently in the award stage, with an active contract valued at £225,000 signed on 11 October 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in graphic design, printing, and distribution services. Companies that can demonstrate cost-effective solutions and quality magazine production are encouraged to participate, especially those with experience in similar publications for local authorities. The open procurement method used in this process allows for various suppliers, particularly SMEs, to compete and grow their business within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Residents' Magazine Publication for Dorset Council

Notice Description

The Council is seeking tenders for the provision of a Residents' Magazine Publication that will be required to be produced three times a year for a period of three years from August 2021 (allowing for three months for advertising sales) until May 2024,. The provision includes graphic design; advertising sales; print; and distribution of 183,000 magazines to households in the Dorset Council area and 700 magazines to libraries and Council offices in the Dorset Council area. Pending approval, the contractor will also produce a magazine in July 2024, as this is an important issue that will inform residents of the newly elected councillors. Therefore, Dorset Council are seeking a contractor who is able to produce a cost-effective magazine from August 2021 to May 2024.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council is seeking tenders for the provision of a Residents' Magazine Publication that will be required to be produced three times a year for a period of three years from August 2021 (allowing for three months for advertising sales) until May 2024,. The provision includes graphic design; advertising sales; print; and distribution of 183,000 magazines to households in the Dorset Council area and 700 magazines to libraries and Council offices in the Dorset Council area. Pending approval, the contractor will also produce a magazine in July 2024, as this is an important issue that will inform residents of the newly elected councillors. Therefore, Dorset Council are seeking a contractor who is able to produce a cost-effective magazine from August 2021 to May 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ca2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028574-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 31 May 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Tom Matthews
Contact Email
thomas.matthews@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1305221265

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNITY INFORMATION SERVICES

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