Tender

Waltham Forest Newspaper Print

LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST

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Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is inviting tenders for the printing of the Waltham Forest Newspaper. This contract involves the annual production of approximately 492,000 copies, distributed quarterly to residents and businesses within the borough. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open procurement method, and the tender period closing on 20th March 2025 at 16:00 GMT. Key dates include the start of the award period and bid opening on the same day, 20th March 2025, at 17:00 GMT. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically printed matter and related products, with regional coverage in the UK's London region.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the printing industry, particularly those specialising in high-volume print runs. Companies that can demonstrate efficient, high-quality printing services coupled with reliable distribution capabilities will find this contract appealing. The evaluation criteria weigh both quality (50%) and price (50%), making it a compelling opportunity for competitively priced, high-quality service providers. Participating businesses will benefit from forming a strategic partnership with the London Borough of Waltham Forest, ensuring consistent and timely delivery of a key communication tool for the council, thus helping grow their portfolio in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Waltham Forest Newspaper Print

Notice Description

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is seeking to invite tender for the printing of the Waltham Forest Newspaper. The authority suppliers approximately 492,000 copies of the Waltham Forest news annually to its residents. The newspapers are printed quarterly and are distributed to residents and businesses with the borough. The Waltham Forest News has proven to be a vital communication tool for conveying the Council's message across to its residents. It plays an integral role in reaching all demographics, including the most vulnerable residents in the borough.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement involves the printing approximately 492 copies and the Waltham Forest Newspaper each year. The Newspaper will be printed four times a year, with about 123 copies delivered to the distributor's depot on an agreed date. A strong partnership between the print team and the distribution contractor is essential for coordinating and ensuring the timely delivery of newspapers and leaflets copies.

Renewal: 12 months option to extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e349
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005596-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
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
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST
Contact Name
Mr Raymond Koker
Contact Email
raymond.koker@walthamforest.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2084963000

Buyer Location

Locality
WALTHAMSTOW
Postcode
E17 4JF
Post Town
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)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Chapel End
Westminster Constituency
Walthamstow

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