Award

Printing of City Matters Residents Magazine

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Mar 2024 at 14:07

Tender

01 Dec 2023 at 08:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Belfast City Council has recently completed a procurement process for the printing of its residents' magazine, City Matters. The contract was awarded to W&G Baird. The procurement was categorised under goods, with the main procurement category being printed matter and related products. The contract value was £300,000, and the contract was signed on 4th March 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender by Belfast City Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the printed matter and related products industry to compete for contracts in providing print services. Companies with experience in printing services and a focus on quality, cost-effectiveness, and social value delivery would be well-suited to bid for similar contracts with the Council. Businesses should keep an eye out for future tender opportunities to engage in the procurement process effectively and showcase their capabilities to secure contracts for growth.

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Notice Title

Printing of City Matters Residents Magazine

Notice Description

Contract for the printing of Belfast City Councils' Residents Magazine, City Matters (and other ad-hoc print requirements).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Belfast City Council requires an experienced Contractor to print its residents magazine, City Matters (and other ad-hoc print requirements). City Matters is designed in-house and this contract is for the provision of a print service only. The Council currently publishes two editions per year -Summer (June) and Winter (November). The frequency is subject to change and may increase or reduce depending on corporate requirements and budgetary allowances.

Options: The Council may require optional/additional services throughout the duration of this contract e.g., ad-hoc print requirements. See Schedule 1 for full details.

Renewal: The contract shall be for an initial period of two years. The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Contract for a further period of twelve months. Any extension may be subject to further approval by Council Committee, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041e32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009025-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2026/7

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELFAST CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cps@belfastcity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8DJ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

W&G BAIRD

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