--- title: "Printing of The Sandwell Herald" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-52c6d3e8-9d19-453d-b93f-25a7d7dfd351" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-52c6d3e8-9d19-453d-b93f-25a7d7dfd351" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52c6d3e8-9d19-453d-b93f-25a7d7dfd351.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52c6d3e8-9d19-453d-b93f-25a7d7dfd351.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-01-06" --- # Printing of The Sandwell Herald Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52c6d3e8-9d19-453d-b93f-25a7d7dfd351 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-52c6d3e8-9d19-453d-b93f-25a7d7dfd351) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52c6d3e8-9d19-453d-b93f-25a7d7dfd351.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently undertaking a public procurement process titled "Printing of The Sandwell Herald," which falls under the printing services industry category. The procurement is in the active tender stage, with the closing date for submissions set for Thursday, 20th January 2022, at 15:00 hours. This contract will span a duration of two years, from 1st February 2022 to 31st January 2024, with an estimated contract value of up to £54,000. Interested parties must submit their quotations via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal to participate. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in printing services, particularly those experienced in producing high-quality newspapers or similar print materials. Given the requirements for full-colour printing on recycled newsprint and the volume of approximately 144,300 copies per edition, companies with capabilities in environmentally sustainable practices and efficient production processes would be well-suited to compete. Overall, this procurement could assist businesses in growing their portfolios by securing an engagement with a local council for a consistent, long-term contract. ## Notice Printing of The Sandwell Herald Sandwell Council's Communications Unit is seeking to appoint an experienced contractor to print the Sandwell Herald newspaper in line with its current look for a two-year period. The Sandwell Herald is the council's newspaper for residents. The Herald is designed fully in-house and distribution is handled through a separate contract. The Herald is printed as follows: o 24 pages, each 360mm x 289mm, in full colour o 52-gram standard paper, 100% recycled newsprint o Endorse folded, loose (not stitched) o Item must weigh under 80 grams and be no bigger than A4 in its final folded form o Approximately 144,300 copies per edition Please note there may be reasons why pagination could vary between editions but 24 is the standard on which we are seeking distribution quotes in this Quotation exercise. Exact quantities may also vary depending on the number required for each edition. Further details are provided in the specification. Term of Contract The Contract Period will be for 2 years, commencing 01 February 2022 to 31 January 2024 Value of Contract The estimated annual budget payable for the delivery of this application is in the region of ?25,000, with an overall contract value of up to ?54,000. This figure is intended to act as a guide to assist in the preparation of your quotation. The Council does not bind itself to this or any other figure. 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: Thursday 20 January 2022 at 15:00hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68f85b72-6516-4d2d-b61f-04ade9630372 | | 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 | 6 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 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 | 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 - 79810000 - Printing services ## Release History - 6 Jan 2022 at 12:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68f85b72-6516-4d2d-b61f-04ade9630372 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68f85b72-6516-4d2d-b61f-04ade9630372 6th January 2022 - 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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