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title: "Print and Distribution of St Helens First magazine"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ST.HELENS COUNCIL"
published: "2019-03-14"
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# Print and Distribution of St Helens First magazine

Buyer: ST.HELENS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64a0f9ee-6a71-4424-bfb7-123d3d66b3fe

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## Summary

St. Helens Council is currently seeking bids for the "Print and Distribution of St Helens First magazine" within the communications services sector. This procurement project is in the Tender stage, with applications due by 21st March 2019. The contract, valued at £45,000, will span a period of two years starting from 1st April 2019, covering a distribution to approximately 86,100 households in the North West of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a compelling opportunity for businesses specialising in printing and distribution services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that provide high-quality printing solutions and can efficiently manage distribution logistics would be well-suited to apply, thus maximising their potential to engage with a large local audience through this widely circulated magazine.

## Notice

The Borough of St.Helens has approximately 86,100 households in total. The Council uses a range of online and offline communication channels, the most visible of which in terms of printed publications is the glossy, colour, A4 "St.Helens First" magazine, produced 3 times a year and distributed to every local household in February, July and November. St Helens Council is looking for a company for the Print and Distribution of "St.Helens First" magazine. The contract length will be for a 2 year period. The contract will be subject to acceptable performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/359f18b3-e23d-4df0-bec6-e215146810d0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| 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 | ST.HELENS COUNCIL |
| Locality | ST HELENS |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA10 1HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | St. Helens |
| Electoral ward | St Helens Town Centre |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2019 at 15:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/359f18b3-e23d-4df0-bec6-e215146810d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/359f18b3-e23d-4df0-bec6-e215146810d0
  14th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8ba3dcba-6846-e911-80f3-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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