--- title: "Printing and Distribution of Bus Timetables" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6d124af4-8417-40e5-b7f5-bc14e5883c42" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6d124af4-8417-40e5-b7f5-bc14e5883c42" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6d124af4-8417-40e5-b7f5-bc14e5883c42.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6d124af4-8417-40e5-b7f5-bc14e5883c42.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2020-07-08" --- # Printing and Distribution of Bus Timetables Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d124af4-8417-40e5-b7f5-bc14e5883c42 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6d124af4-8417-40e5-b7f5-bc14e5883c42) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6d124af4-8417-40e5-b7f5-bc14e5883c42.json) ## Summary The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is currently conducting an open tender for the "Printing and Distribution of Bus Timetables". This procurement falls under the printing services industry category, with an estimated contract value of £210,000 GBP and a minimum value of £150,000 GBP. The tender period will close on 10th August 2020, while the contract awarded will commence on 1st October 2020 and last until 30th September 2023. The successful supplier will be responsible for printing timetable leaflets for approximately 150 bus services in West Yorkshire, delivering them to up to 20 outlets, with quantities varying significantly based on service changes. This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in printing services to expand their business. Interested companies should be prepared to handle significant volumes, with production requests typically ranging from 2,000 to 4,000 leaflets for new prints, and between 1,000 to 2,000 for reprints. Given the recurrent nature of this procurement, businesses that can demonstrate reliability and efficiency in high-volume printing will be particularly well-suited to take part in this tender. ## Notice West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) is responsible for the production of individual timetable leaflets for every bus service in the county. These are produced after consultation with bus operators, who make changes to their services up to 6 times a year. There are approximately 150 bus service leaflets in total, but the total volume of work at any given time is dependent on service changes. Some leaflets will be reprinted throughout the year. Quantities for new leaflets are normally between 2,000 and 4,000 per leaflet while reprints can be from 1,000 to 2,000 The Authority is seeking a printer who will print timetables and deliver to up to 20 outlets Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westyorkshireCA/aspx/ To register click the following link and then click the 'Register' button - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westyorkshireca/aspx/Home When quotes/tenders become available, hover over 'Tenders' then 'Current'. Scroll down to the project and click 'View Details' and then 'Express interest'. There will be a tab called 'Quotation/Invitation to tender' and from here you will be able to download the documents. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efb29385-15c5-4661-9821-086fbdf18d30 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £210,000 | | 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 | WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | WEST YORKSHIRE | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS1 2DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79810000 - Printing services ## Release History - 8 Jul 2020 at 13:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efb29385-15c5-4661-9821-086fbdf18d30 - 8 Jul 2020 at 13:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efb29385-15c5-4661-9821-086fbdf18d30 - 7 Jul 2020 at 15:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efb29385-15c5-4661-9821-086fbdf18d30 - 7 Jul 2020 at 15:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efb29385-15c5-4661-9821-086fbdf18d30 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efb29385-15c5-4661-9821-086fbdf18d30 8th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westyorkshireCA/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westyorkshireca/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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