Tender

Out and About in the North York Moors magazine 2026

NORTH YORK MOORS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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Tender

24 Nov 2025 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

The North York Moors National Park Authority is inviting quotations for the printing, finishing, and delivery of the "Out and About in the North York Moors" magazine 2026. This is a tender opportunity, part of an open procurement process for goods in the industry category of printed matter and related products. The project involves producing quantities between 80,000 and 90,000 copies, with the deadline for submissions set for 19th December 2025 at 12:00. The tender, currently active, concerns delivery within the United Kingdom, specifically regions UKE2 and UKE. Printing must be completed by February 2026, with proofs required prior to full production.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for printing service providers capable of meeting high-quality standards and precise delivery schedules. The procurement method of open competition encourages participation from a range of businesses, particularly SMEs that can deliver competitive pricing alongside quality production. Printing companies with expertise in full-colour magazine production will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities, especially those experienced in FSC-certified paper usage and bundled delivery logistics. The emphasis on both price and quality as award criteria ensures that businesses with excellence in these areas will have a strong chance of success.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Out and About in the North York Moors magazine 2026

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking quotations for the printing, finishing and delivery of the Out and About in the North York Moors magazine 2026. Format: 52 inside pages plus a four-page cover, finished trimmed size approximately 270mm deep by 190mm wide, portrait. Paper: * Insides: 70gsm near woodfree silk * Cover: 115gsm woodfree gloss All stock must be FSC certified. Print: Full colour throughout. Artwork will be supplied electronically and must be printed with bleed. Finishing: Book fold, two-wire stitched and trimmed to size. Quantities: 80,000 - 90,000 copies. Please provide quotations for each quantity. Timescale: Print by February 2026 (date to be confirmed). Proofs: Page proofs on the selected stock must be provided before full production. Delivery: Bundled, under-wrapped and cross-strapped, bulk packed on pallets and delivered to one UK address (to be confirmed) between 09:00-15:30 on a vehicle with a tail-lift. Advance notice required. Quotations should include prices for 80,000 and 90,000 copies, delivery costs, any subcontracting arrangements and confirmation of the timescale from receipt of artwork. A full print specification is attached as a separate document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e704
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076329-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

79810000 - Printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH YORK MOORS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Adam Ditchburn
Contact Email
a.ditchburn@northyorkmoors.org.uk
Contact Phone
01439 772580

Buyer Location

Locality
HELMSLEY
Postcode
YO62 5BP
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLE2 North Yorkshire

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Helmsley & Sinnington
Westminster Constituency
Thirsk and Malton

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