--- title: "Printing of the Sandwell Herald" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-07d571f7-4fb8-4a13-b9f4-51fc227e09a9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-07d571f7-4fb8-4a13-b9f4-51fc227e09a9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-07d571f7-4fb8-4a13-b9f4-51fc227e09a9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-07d571f7-4fb8-4a13-b9f4-51fc227e09a9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-09-10" --- # Printing of the Sandwell Herald Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07d571f7-4fb8-4a13-b9f4-51fc227e09a9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-07d571f7-4fb8-4a13-b9f4-51fc227e09a9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-07d571f7-4fb8-4a13-b9f4-51fc227e09a9.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking quotations for the printing of the Sandwell Herald newspaper for a two-year period from 1 November 2019 to 31 October 2021. This procurement falls under the services category and specifically focuses on printing and related services. The tender is currently at the 'Tender' stage, with a closing date for submissions set for Tuesday, 1 October 2019, at 15:00 hrs. Interested suppliers can access the details and submit their quotations through the In-tend e-Tendering System, with a minimum contract value of £38,000 and a maximum value of £50,000. The location for this procurement is the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the printing sector, particularly those specialising in newspaper production and delivery. Companies capable of managing large printing projects and adhering to specific branding requirements will be well-suited to compete. By participating in this contract, businesses can secure a reliable revenue stream for the next two years while enhancing their portfolio through sustained engagement with a local authority. ## Notice Sandwell Council's Communications Unit is seeking quotations from contractors to handle the print of the Sandwell Herald newspaper in line with its current look for the two-year period, 1 November 2019 to 31 October 2021. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Tuesday 1 October 2019 at 15:00hrs Additional information: The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on "Tenders" to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on "View Details" in order to Express Interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/841f9fdb-e63a-4616-8b13-45ebc201e538 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79800000 - Printing and related services - 79823000 - Printing and delivery services ## Release History - 10 Sep 2019 at 15:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/841f9fdb-e63a-4616-8b13-45ebc201e538 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/841f9fdb-e63a-4616-8b13-45ebc201e538 10th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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