Tender

PROVISION OF MAGAZINE DESIGN AND PRINT SUPPORT SERVICES

THE ROYAL MARSDEN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

20 Feb 2025 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is in the process of procuring magazine design and print support services, specifically for its RM, Private Care, and Progress magazines. This tender, classified under the industry category of Magazines (CPV code 22213000), is being conducted using a restricted procedure method. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with an end date of 22nd March 2025 for tender submissions. Suppliers are expected to adhere to the brand guidelines and templates, ensuring value for money while delivering creative execution. The contract, valued at £260,000, will be active for a period of 720 days and will cover deliveries in the UK region UKI.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in magazine design and print support, particularly those with experience in healthcare-related content. The two-stage selection process, starting with a Supplier Questionnaire (SQ) and followed by a tender response and presentation, allows businesses to showcase their quality, social value, and competitive pricing. The potential for long-term collaboration and visibility with a prestigious institution like The Royal Marsden makes it an attractive opportunity for companies looking to expand their portfolio and establish credibility in the healthcare publishing sector.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF MAGAZINE DESIGN AND PRINT SUPPORT SERVICES

Notice Description

The Royal Marsden is assessing costs and suppliers to deliver the best creative execution and value for money for its suite of magazines, while adhering to the brand guidelines and design template for RM, Private Care, and Progress magazines - and the brand values of the Trust, Private Care and The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. RM is the Trust's flagship magazine for patients, staff and foundation trust members; Private Care magazine is distributed to GPs, corporate partners and other potential referrers; Progress is The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity's magazine for supporters, donors and potential donors.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The restricted tender will be conducted in two stages. In the first stage, suppliers will be invited to complete a Supplier Questionnaire (SQ). Selected suppliers will then progress to the second stage, where they will be asked to submit a tender response and presentation. These submissions will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
Evaluation criteria Weighting
Tender Quality Questions
40%
Tender Social Value Questions
10%
Bidders Presentations
20%
Tender Pricing
30%
Total
100%

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e4d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006158-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22213000 - Magazines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 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
THE ROYAL MARSDEN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Joe Varghese
Contact Email
joe.varghese@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW10 0XD
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Electoral Ward
Sands End
Westminster Constituency
Chelsea and Fulham

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