Award

Printing of Our North Tyneside Residents Magazine

NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Dec 2025 at 13:34

Tender

26 Sep 2025 at 09:19

Summary of the contracting process

North Tyneside Borough Council has concluded its procurement process for the printing of "Our North Tyneside Residents Magazine," involving three editions per year across spring, summer, and winter. The award stage, completed on 15th December 2025, resulted in a contract with ACORN WEB OFFSET LIMITED for services under CPV classification 79800000 (Printing and related services). The procurement method used was an open competition below threshold, and the contract period spans from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2028, with potential extension options available. The magazine production entails printing 98,500 copies, with specific delivery requirements within the UKC22 region, and consideration for vehicular restrictions at the council's Quadrant headquarters. The procurement process reflects the objectives and deadlines outlined in the tender that was actively pursued ahead of its closing on 21st October 2025.

This contract offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in printing services to engage in public sector contracts and expand their business portfolios. Firms proficient in high-volume printing and efficient distribution could find the prospect particularly appealing, especially given the renewal option. The emphasis on service quality, which makes up 50% of the award criteria including social value, ensures that businesses focusing on sustainable and high-quality service delivery will be prioritized. The reserved participation stipulations for SMEs and VCSEs also foster an inclusivity strategy beneficial for diverse business growth and competition in the local printing services industry.

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Notice Title

Printing of Our North Tyneside Residents Magazine

Notice Description

North Tyneside Council is looking to appoint an experienced organisation to print their residents' magazine. This will be three editions per year in spring, summer and winter. The Contractor shall be required to print 98,500 magazines and deliver 97,300 copies to an organisation which the Authority has appointed to carry out its distribution; and the remaining 1,200 copies to the Authority's Quadrant headquarters. All copies of the magazines shall be delivered within seven days of receipt of the artwork from the Authority. Please note there are restrictions on the size of vehicles that can access the council offices site. Vehicles of class 1 HGV (Articulated Lorries) size and above are unable to access the site.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract is 2 x 12 months (to cover six editions) three editions per year (spring, summer and winter) for two years with the option to extend for a further 1 x 12 months at the Authority's discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a2d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082898-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£66,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH TYNESIDE
Postcode
NE27 0BY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACORN WEB OFFSET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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