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Design, Print and Delivery of Tewkesbury Borough News

TEWKESBURY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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14 Jul 2026 at 11:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tewkesbury Borough Council is seeking to award a contract for the design, print, advertising support, and delivery of the Tewkesbury Borough News, a magazine for its residents. The tender is an open competition below the threshold and is currently at the tender stage. Suppliers can bid for either Lot 1, which includes design, print, and advertising support, or Lot 2, covering delivery services, or both. The procurement process is specified under the UK statutory instrument 2023/54. The deadline for tender submissions is 19 August 2026 at 09:00 BST, with an enquiry period ending on 24 July 2026 at 12:00 BST. The contract is anticipated to start on 31 August 2026, for an initial two-year period with a possible two-year extension, located in Tewkesbury, UK, under the services category involving printing and related services.

This tender provides an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in printing and delivery services, particularly those adept in providing comprehensive solutions in the design and distribution field. Companies interested in Lot 1 will benefit from competitive criteria where 70% weighting is given to quality, 20% to price, and 10% to social value, ideal for firms with a strong quality assurance and community engagement ethos. Those focusing on Lot 2 could thrive through their logistical capabilities and regional delivery expertise. The procurement encourages participation from suppliers who can contribute innovative and cost-effective solutions while promoting local business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design, Print and Delivery of Tewkesbury Borough News

Notice Description

Tewkesbury Borough Council is seeking suitably experienced supplier(s) to provide the design, print, advertising support and/or borough-wide delivery of Tewkesbury Borough News, the council's twice-yearly residents' magazine. The opportunity is divided into two Lots: Lot 1 for design, print and advertising support, and Lot 2 for delivery services. Suppliers may bid for one or both Lots. The contract is expected to commence in September 2026 for an initial two-year period, with an option to extend for up to a further two years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract is anticipated to commence in August 2026 for an initial period of two years, with an option for the Authority to extend the Contract by up to a further two years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06caa3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066109-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£84,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 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
TEWKESBURY 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
TEWKESBURY
Postcode
GL20 5TT
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tewkesbury
Electoral Ward
Tewkesbury South
Westminster Constituency
Tewkesbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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