Tender

SPS 2359 - Publications Printing and Distribution Services

ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH

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08 Apr 2022 at 12:51

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16 Mar 2022 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is currently undertaking a public procurement process for "SPS 2359 - Publications Printing and Distribution Services," which falls under the printing services industry category. This initiative is at the tender stage, with an end date for submissions set for 20 April 2022. The procurement process is divided into two lots: Lot 1 for printing services, valued at £600,000, and Lot 2 for distribution services, valued at £1,110,000. Both lots aim to provide essential communication services for the council, ensuring high-quality delivery to the local community.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing and distribution services, particularly those that can demonstrate a commitment to social value. Companies that excel in providing high-quality print production and timely distribution are well-suited to compete in this bidding process. The contract's structure allows for participation in one or both lots, thereby enabling suppliers to optimise their proposal and potentially secure a partnership with a local authority dedicated to enhancing community engagement through effective communication.

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Notice Title

SPS 2359 - Publications Printing and Distribution Services

Notice Description

Royal Greenwich invites tenders for contractors to provide Printing and Distribution Services [the Services]. This tender is divided into two lots and each lot will be awarded separately to the successful tenderer: Lot 1 - Printing Lot 2 - Distribution Tenderers can tender for one or both lots

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Print Production Services

The Royal Borough of Greenwich (RBG) would like to invite suppliers to submit tenders for the Provision of Publication Printing Services. The aim of the procurement is to appoint a printing company to provide print reprographic and electronic publication services. The Service Provider will produce RBG publication Greenwich Info, in the format of a mini tabloid newspaper or standard tabloid on either a fortnightly, monthly or quarterly frequency. RBG requires high quality print and reprographics company, particularly regarding photographs and colour definition to fulfil the needs of the council's printed communication, currently named "Greenwich Info". Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated in the procurement documents. Suppliers will be expected to deliver social value as part of the delivery of the contract.

Options: The Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to extend the Contract for a period or periods of up to a further 24 months making a total possible contract period of 5 years.

Lot 2 - Publications Distribution Service

Royal Borough of Greenwich (RBG) is seeking a service provider that will carry out distribution of Greenwich Info. Independent research carried out by MORI showed that one of the most effective ways a council can improve its image is to communicate through a regular Council publication. The council is involved in this process and signed up to these principles and are fully committed to producing a publication that is delivered door to door and which: - Provide unbiased, factual, useful and interesting information on the services they provide, as well as community news and stories from partner organisations. - Encourage residents to play an active role in their communities. - Facilitate access to RBG services by residents. - Act as a vehicle for community engagement. - Offer an opportunity for residents to feedback their views. - Foster a sense of community spirit. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated in the procurement documents. Suppliers will be expected to deliver social value as part of the delivery of the contract.

Options: The Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to extend the Contract for a period or periods of up to a further 24 months making a total possible contract period of 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03228f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009500-2022
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79810000 - Printing services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,710,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,710,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH
Contact Name
Mr William Jabang
Contact Email
william.jabang@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2089212134

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE18 6HQ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich

Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
Woolwich Arsenal
Westminster Constituency
Greenwich and Woolwich

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