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title: "2020/S 050-119970"
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# 2020/S 050-119970

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3626d391-d0c4-4e21-836a-03810940ced0

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, which is seeking services for offline creative, design, production, and distribution of a paper-based communication channel for its staff. This contract falls under the category of printed matter and related products within the services industry and has a total value of £475,000. The procurement is in the award stage, with the contract awarded on 1st November 2020, and it is set to run until 31st October 2023. The restricted procedure was used for this selective procurement process, and the tender was initially published on 18th January 2021, with significant interest expected from businesses experienced in communications and publishing.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in creative design, print management, and editorial services. Companies with capabilities in innovative production methods and sustainability practices would be particularly well-suited to compete. As this contract directly serves Network Rail's internal communications needs, firms that can demonstrate efficiency and cost-effectiveness in delivering high-quality printed materials are encouraged to explore similar future contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

United Kingdom-London: Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines 2020/S 050-119970 Contract notice - utilities Services Network Rail's internal communications team requires services that cover the offline creative, design, production and distribution of a regular paper-based communications channel intended primarily for all Network Rail staff. The supplier must possess a suite of skills including dedicated contacts in account management, creative design, the supply of photography, illustration and competitions, print management, editorial services (copywriting, subbing) and distribution. The supplier must also be able to provide pro-active and innovative ways of working to reduce the cost of production and meet increasingly high standards in sustainability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d62c9a0-984a-4a91-9dbe-34ccd962bbad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £475,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £475,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 1EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEETROOT PUBLISHING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2021 at 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d62c9a0-984a-4a91-9dbe-34ccd962bbad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d62c9a0-984a-4a91-9dbe-34ccd962bbad
  18th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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