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Production and Mailing of Historic Scotland Membership Magazine

Historic Environment Scotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Mar 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

31 Jul 2018 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Historic Environment Scotland, located in Edinburgh, seeking a supplier for the "Production and Mailing of Historic Scotland Membership Magazine." This contract falls under the services category, specifically within the industries of conservation, tourism, and built heritage. The procurement method utilised is a selective procedure, and the tender was completed on 26th March 2019, with the initial contract valued at £360,000 for a period of two years, with a possible extension. The successful supplier will provide editorial, design, advertising, and printing services for a 60-page quarterly magazine, maintaining a print run of 74,000 copies.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in design, editorial services, and printing, particularly those with expertise in high-quality publication production. Companies that specialise in magazine design and mailing services, as well as those experienced in working closely with public sector organisations, would be well-positioned to compete for this tender. The rigorous selection criteria, including financial assessments and the requirement for specific insurance coverage, highlight the need for established businesses capable of delivering quality outputs while managing contract complexities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Production and Mailing of Historic Scotland Membership Magazine

Notice Description

Historic Scotland require a full design, editorial, advertising, and print production service for our membership magazines. These are full colour, 60-page quarterly, publications, with a current print run of 74,000. The Supplier will work with Historic Environment Scotland staff to develop editorial content and commission feature material from experts. The successful supplier will also manage the mail out of the magazine and inserts to Historic Scotland members.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Historic Scotland require a full design, editorial, advertising, and print production service for our membership magazines. These are full colour, 60-page quarterly, publications, with a current print run of 74,000. The Supplier will work with Historic Environment Scotland staff to develop editorial content and commission feature material from experts. The successful supplier will also manage the mail out of the magazine and inserts to Historic Scotland members.. Estimated value is provided for the initial two year contract period.

Renewal: There will be two (2) options to extend for an additional 24 months (two years). The maximum contract period will therefore be six (6) years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000551885
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349739
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

22213000 - Magazines

79341000 - Advertising services

79570000 - Mailing-list compilation and mailing services

79970000 - Publishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The contract will be re-advertised in 2025, dependent upon extensions being granted.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Historic Environment Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1SH
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Think

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG326753&idx=1
    1st August 2018 - Guidance for Stage 1 Production and Mailing of Historic Scotland Membership Magazine
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG326753
    Production and Mailing of Historic Scotland Membership Magazine - Historic Scotland require a full design, editorial, advertising, and print production service for our membership magazines. These are full colour, 60-page quarterly, publications, with a current print run of 74,000. The Supplier will work with Historic Environment Scotland staff to develop editorial content and commission feature material from experts. The successful supplier will also manage the mail out of the magazine and inserts to Historic Scotland members.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349739
    Production and Mailing of Historic Scotland Membership Magazine - Historic Scotland require a full design, editorial, advertising, and print production service for our membership magazines. These are full colour, 60-page quarterly, publications, with a current print run of 74,000. The Supplier will work with Historic Environment Scotland staff to develop editorial content and commission feature material from experts. The successful supplier will also manage the mail out of the magazine and inserts to Historic Scotland members.

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