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title: "Inside Swale - Distribution A894"
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buyer: "SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Inside Swale - Distribution A894

Buyer: SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-129a04be-0bef-4c37-8e0a-a0642a23c183

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## Summary

Swale Borough Council is inviting expressions of interest for the tender titled "Inside Swale - Distribution A894.” This procurement aims to appoint a contractor for the delivery of approximately 63,000 copies of the Inside Swale magazine to all households in the Borough of Swale, occurring biannually. The contract is set to commence on 1 July 2022 and run until 30 June 2024, with a potential one-year extension. The closing date for submitting both expressions of interest and the Request for Quotation (RFQ) is 10 June 2022 at 16:30 hrs. The procurement method is open, following an open procedure, and it falls under the services category, specifically within the post and courier services industry.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the mailing and printing sectors, particularly those capable of handling large scale distribution projects. Companies that provide mailing services, printing and distribution services, and those experienced in managing logistics for community publications would be well positioned to compete effectively for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, enhancing their growth potential by securing a reliable contract with a local council.

## Notice

Swale Borough Council is inviting Expressions of Interest to quote for Inside Swale - distribution The contract will involve delivery of c.63,000 copies of Inside Swale magazine, twice a year, to all households in the Borough of Swale. The contract shall commence on 1 July 2022 and terminate on 30 June 2024. The council may extend the opportunity for a further 1 year. The tenderer/s who submit/s the Most Economically Advantageous Quotation will be awarded the contract. Expressions of Interest and the Request for Quotation (RFQ) document must be submitted / uploaded on the Council's e-tendering portal. The closing date for submission of Expressions of Interest and the closing date for the RFQ is 10/06/2022 at 16:30hrs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e5ee14c-d664-4ec2-a2c2-c32887f31824 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SITTINGBOURNE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME10 3HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Swale |
| Electoral ward | Roman |
| Westminster constituency | Sittingbourne and Sheppey |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 64100000 - Post and courier services
- 79571000 - Mailing services
- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services

## Release History

- 25 May 2022 at 10:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e5ee14c-d664-4ec2-a2c2-c32887f31824

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e5ee14c-d664-4ec2-a2c2-c32887f31824
  25th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://procontract.due-north.com
  RFQs must be submitted through the Procontract Portal.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.swale.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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