Tender

Waltham Forest Newspaper and Leaflets Distribution

LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is inviting tenders for the distribution of the Waltham Forest Newspaper and leaflets, classified under Postal and telecommunications services (CPV 64000000). This procurement process is currently at the tender stage with an open procedure. The contract involves distributing approximately 480,000 copies annually of the Waltham Forest news, printed quarterly, to residents and businesses within the borough. Bids are to be submitted electronically by 24th March 2025 at 16:00, with the contract period set for 1080 days and a possible extension of 24 months. The main delivery region is London (UKI), and all procurement activities are aimed at achieving net zero emissions by 2030.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the logistics, postal, and communications sectors. Companies with strong capabilities in door-to-door distribution and those committed to environmentally friendly practices can leverage this contract to expand their service portfolios and enhance their market positions. Quality and price are equally weighted in the award criteria, making it an attractive proposition for businesses that can offer high-quality distribution services at competitive rates. The contracting authority, London Borough of Waltham Forest, seeks a reliable and efficient partner to help achieve its communication goals within the borough.

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Notice Title

Waltham Forest Newspaper and Leaflets Distribution

Notice Description

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is seeking to invite tender for the distribution of the Waltham Forest Newspaper and Leaflets. The authority prints approximately 480,000 copies of the Waltham Forest news annually. The newspapers are printed quarterly and are distributed to residents and businesses with the borough. The Waltham Forest News and leaflets have 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 seeks a suitable service provider for the distribution of hard copies of the Waltham Forest News. The successful tenderer will be responsible for the door-to-door distribution of the Waltham Forest Newspaper and communication leaflets. The distribution must be carried out promptly to meet the authority's target and it should follow environmentally friendly practice in line the authority's goal of achieving net zero emission by 2030.

Renewal: 24 months Extension Possibility

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e4bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006114-2025
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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 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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