Tender

The Provision of Printing Services for Magazines

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

05 May 2026 at 11:45

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council is seeking a supplier for the provision of printing services for two magazines, Cambridge Matters and Open Door, under the procurement exercise titled "The Provision of Printing Services for Magazines." This tender, focusing on the industry category of printing and related services, requires the supplier to print and manage the distribution of these magazines across Cambridge. The procurement process is in the tender stage and utilises an open competition method. The deadline for submissions is set for 27 May 2026, with the contract period commencing on 1 July 2026 and potentially extending until 30 June 2029, allowing for a 12-month renewal. The estimated value of the contract is £67,500, with a total potential gross value of £81,000.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in printing services, particularly those experienced in large-scale magazine printing and distribution. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong track record in managing quality print jobs would be ideal candidates, as the award criteria heavily favour quality over price with a 70% quality weighting. Successful bidders will have the chance to foster a robust relationship with Cambridge City Council and demonstrate their expertise by collaborating with nominated designers and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products. Engaging in this contract could enhance a printing business's portfolio and establish a foothold in public sector procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Printing Services for Magazines

Notice Description

This procurement exercise is being run by Cambridge City Council for and on behalf of Cambridge City Council. Evaluation of all submissions, all appointments of suppliers and management of any awarded contract will be by the commissioning Council. At the appointment/contract signatures of this contract a named contract manager will be given to the supplier who will be responsible for the management of this contract through to its conclusion. Cambridge City Council are seeking a supplier to print two separate residents' magazines- Cambridge Matters and Open Door. Cambridge Matters is Cambridge City Council's magazine for residents, to be delivered to all residential households in the city as a 16-page, full colour, A4 sized magazine. Open Door is Cambridge City Council's tenant and leaseholder magazine, to be delivered to all 7700 tenants and leaseholders in the city as a 16-page, full colour, A4 sized magazine. We would like to contract a supplier to print the magazine three times per year for the next two years. The council's requirement is for a supplier to liaise with our nominated designers and manage the printing of the magazine and transportation of the completed magazines to nominated premises prior to distribution to residents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069143
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040980-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£67,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£67,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 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
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 1BY
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

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