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West Suffolk Council- Invitation to Tender- For the design, printing and distribution of Thriving West Suffolk Magazine

WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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26 Jun 2026 at 13:46

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Summary of the contracting process

West Suffolk Council is seeking tenders for the design, printing, and distribution of the "Thriving West Suffolk Magazine." This procurement falls under the industry categories of "Printed matter and related products" and "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security." The tender process is currently active, with a submission deadline of 15:00 on 17 July 2026. The procurement method employed is an open competition below threshold, with electronic submissions accepted, and the contract is intended to serve the area of Suffolk (UKH14), United Kingdom. The anticipated contract period starts on 7 August 2026 and concludes on 28 February 2028.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in printing, publishing, and distribution services to expand their operations within the public sector. Companies well-suited for this contract are those that can demonstrate expertise in high-quality design and distribution services, at a competitive price, as the award criteria prioritise price at 60% and quality at 40%. The contract, valued at approximately £150,000, offers substantial potential for revenue generation and long-term partnerships with a public authority like West Suffolk Council, enhancing the successful bidder's portfolio and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

West Suffolk Council- Invitation to Tender- For the design, printing and distribution of Thriving West Suffolk Magazine

Notice Description

West Suffolk Council are currently out to tender for the design, printing and distribution of Thriving West Suffolk Magazine This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 1500 hours on 17 July. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be66
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061398-2026
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
Not specified
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Aug 2026 - 28 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
WEST SUFFOLK 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
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 3YU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Minden
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Further Information

Notice Documents

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