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title: "Production of Residents' Magazine Publication for Dorset Council"
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# Production of Residents' Magazine Publication for Dorset Council

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65b1a30c-bd00-4fb1-bbb3-3e05b51d5d10

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## Summary

Dorset Council has issued a tender for the production of a Residents' Magazine Publication, required three times a year over a three-year period, commencing from April 2021 until May 2024. The contract, valued at £90,000, includes services such as graphic design, advertising sales, printing, and distribution of 183,000 copies to households in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage of procurement, following an open procedure, with a submission deadline of 29 March 2021.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for businesses engaged in publishing, graphic design, and advertising, particularly those that can leverage local advertising to cover publication costs. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the project encourages diverse participation while fostering business growth within the local community.

## Notice

The Council is seeking tenders for the provision of a Residents' Magazine Publication that will be required to be produced three times a year for a period of three years from April 2021 (allowing for three months for advertising sales) until May 2024. The provision includes graphic design; advertising sales; print; and distribution of 183,000 magazines to households in the Dorset Council area and 700 magazines to libraries and Council offices in the Dorset Council area. The publication of the magazine is to be funded by the successful Contractor by means of advertising revenue and shall be 'cost neutral' to the Council. The Residents' Magazine complements and cross promotes other communication channels e.g. e-newsletters, social media, website, etc.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0292f362-48bd-43c1-abad-6c41ef3c6e5e |
| 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 | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Apr 2021 - 31 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| 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 | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1UZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2021 at 13:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0292f362-48bd-43c1-abad-6c41ef3c6e5e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0292f362-48bd-43c1-abad-6c41ef3c6e5e
  12th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

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