--- title: "SPS 2359 - Publications Printing and Distribution Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3e97e88a-3b2e-4b25-93a4-8e08c9ca2d3f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3e97e88a-3b2e-4b25-93a4-8e08c9ca2d3f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e97e88a-3b2e-4b25-93a4-8e08c9ca2d3f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e97e88a-3b2e-4b25-93a4-8e08c9ca2d3f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH" published: "2022-03-16" --- # SPS 2359 - Publications Printing and Distribution Services Buyer: ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e97e88a-3b2e-4b25-93a4-8e08c9ca2d3f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3e97e88a-3b2e-4b25-93a4-8e08c9ca2d3f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e97e88a-3b2e-4b25-93a4-8e08c9ca2d3f.json) ## Summary The Royal Borough of Greenwich is seeking tenders for the "SPS 2359 - Publications Printing and Distribution Services." This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically the printing services sector. The tender consists of two separate lots: Lot 1 for printing and Lot 2 for distribution, with each lot to be awarded individually. The tender period ends on 20 April 2022, and successful contracts will commence on 1 July 2022, continuing for three years until 30 June 2025. The opportunity is valued at £1,710,000 and will be conducted via an open procedure through the RBG Proactis Procontract e-tendering suite. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing and distribution, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality reprographic services and community-focused publications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate. Businesses that excel in producing engaging print media and have experience in community outreach initiatives will benefit from this contract, enabling them to enhance their visibility and establish a working relationship with a local authority while contributing positively to community engagement. ## Notice Royal Greenwich invites tenders for contractors to provide Printing and Distribution Services [the Services]. This tender is divided into two lots and each lot will be awarded separately to the successful tenderer: Lot 1 - Printing Lot 2 - Distribution Tenderers can tender for one or both lots Lot 1 - The aim of the procurement is to appoint a printing company to provide print reprographic and electronic publication services. The Service Provider will produce RBG publication Greenwich Info, in the format of a mini tabloid newspaper or standard tabloid on either a fortnightly, monthly or quarterly frequency. RBG requires high quality print and reprographics company, particularly regarding photographs and colour definition to fulfil the needs of the council's printed communication, currently named "Greenwich Info". Lot 2 - Royal Borough of Greenwich (RBG) is seeking a service provider that will carry out distribution of Greenwich Info. Independent research carried out by MORI showed that one of the most effective ways a council can improve its image is to communicate through a regular Council publication. The council is involved in this process and signed up to these principles and are fully committed to producing a publication that is delivered door to door and which: o Provide unbiased, factual, useful and interesting information on the services they provide, as well as community news and stories from partner organisations. o Encourage residents to play an active role in their communities. o Facilitate access to RBG services by residents. o Act as a vehicle for community engagement. o Offer an opportunity for residents to feedback their views. o Foster a sense of community spirit. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated in the procurement documents. This procurement will be managed electronically via the RBG Proactis Procontract etendering suite. To participate in the procurement, participants shall first be registered on the e-tendering suite. If bidders have not yet registered on the e-tendering suite, this can be done online at: https://royalgreenwich.proactishosting.com/ by following the link: https://procontract.duenorth.com/register. Please note that, to register, bidders must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Note: registration may take some time please ensure that you allow a sufficient amount of time to register. Full instructions can be found at: https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ Once you have registered on the e-Tendering Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by looking at the opportunities sections. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. As a user of the e-Tendering Suite you will have access to proactis e-portal email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note, it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Proactis Helpdesk Freephone: 03450103503 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/123c0ecd-a954-493c-81d9-3d82c6610910 | | 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 | 16 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,710,000 | | 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 | ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE18 6HQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East | | ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich | | Local authority | Greenwich | | Electoral ward | Woolwich Arsenal | | Westminster constituency | Greenwich and Woolwich | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79810000 - Printing services - 79824000 - Printing and distribution services ## Release History - 16 Mar 2022 at 12:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/123c0ecd-a954-493c-81d9-3d82c6610910 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/123c0ecd-a954-493c-81d9-3d82c6610910 16th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.duenorth.com/register - https://royalgreenwich.proactishosting.com/ - https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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