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Production of Broadcaster Magazine

Broads Authority

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22 Jul 2026 at 12:20

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21 Jul 2026 at 17:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Broads Authority is seeking a supplier to produce its annual Broadcaster magazine. The requirement covers advertising sales and administration, editorial design and layout, printing, delivery and an online version. This is a publishing and magazine production service, including commercial advertising management and print distribution. Delivery is required across the United Kingdom. The buying organisation is the Broads Authority, a public authority based in Norwich. The work would suit a supplier able to coordinate the full magazine production cycle, from securing and administering advertising through to preparing the finished print and digital products and arranging distribution. A relevant service classification is printing and delivery services, although the requirement is broader than print distribution alone and includes sales, creative, production and digital publishing activities.

The process has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. There is one lot. Enquiries were due by 31 July 2026 at 23:59, and tenders were due by 1 September 2026 at 17:00. The initial contract period is from 1 October 2026 to 1 April 2029, with the Authority able to extend it by up to 24 months, to a maximum date of 1 April 2031. The estimated value is £50,000 excluding VAT, or £60,000 including VAT. Tenders will be assessed using the most advantageous tender approach, considering both quality and price. The tender invites suppliers to submit offers by email to tenders@broads-authority.gov.uk.

This opportunity suits magazine publishers, publishing agencies, creative production companies and print specialists that can provide an end-to-end service rather than print alone. Strong candidates will be able to manage advertising sales and administration, work with advertisers, develop page layouts, prepare artwork, arrange reliable printing and distribution, and provide a usable online edition. The requirement also favours suppliers able to coordinate several linked activities through a single delivery team and maintain consistent quality across annual editions. It is marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and for voluntary, community and social enterprises, so smaller organisations with the necessary publishing, advertising, design, production and delivery capability may compete. A demonstrable ability to manage recurring magazine production and meet agreed quality standards will be important.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Production of Broadcaster Magazine

Notice Description

3 Year contract to supply services for our annual Broadcaster magazine - advertising sales and administration, design, layout, print, delivery and online version.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Authority may extend this Contract beyond the Initial Term by a further period or periods of up to 24 Months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d045
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069118-2026
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

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 1 Apr 2029 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
Broads Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 1RY
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Thorpe Hamlet
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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