Tender

Distribution of the Sandwell Herald council newspaper 2026-28

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Mar 2026 at 11:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an experienced supplier for the distribution of its Sandwell Herald council newspaper under an open competition procurement process. The tender, titled "Distribution of the Sandwell Herald council newspaper 2026-28," falls within the services category, specifically focusing on printing and distribution services. The procurement is active and based in Oldbury, United Kingdom, with the contract expected to commence on 20 April 2026 and conclude on 19 April 2028. Key deadlines include the enquiry period ending on 18 March 2026 and the tender period concluding on 27 March 2026. Interested parties should register through Sandwell's e-sourcing portal. The anticipated gross contract value is £120,000, with a net value of £96,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in distribution services, particularly those specialising in newspaper or media distribution. The procurement is designed to encourage participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses well-versed in logistics and capable of handling flexible demands will find this contract appealing, as there’s potential for additional print runs if budget allows. The award criteria emphasise a balance between price (60%) and quality (40%), making it a suitable bid for organisations that can offer competitive pricing without compromising on service excellence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Distribution of the Sandwell Herald council newspaper 2026-28

Notice Description

Distribution of the Sandwell Herald council newspaper 2026-28 Sandwell Council requires an experienced supplier to handle the distribution of the Sandwell Herald newspaper in line with its current specifications for up to six editions for the period 20 April 2026 to 19 April 2028. Please note that the Herald is designed separately and printing is handled via a separate contract. The most recent edition can be viewed at www.sandwell.gov.uk/herald The number of Herald editions per annum, and over the 2-year contract, will be subject to demand and budget. The first edition under the contract is expected to distribute in July 2026. We anticipate up to six editions over the two-year contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: If the cost is below contract value and there is enough budget for another print this will possibly be done.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066bf0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023928-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Feb 2028 1-2 years
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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG37 Sandwell
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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