--- title: "GB-London: Local Government Association first magazine" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7e5ea199-190a-4c1e-af1c-74a0cf8e44f7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7e5ea199-190a-4c1e-af1c-74a0cf8e44f7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e5ea199-190a-4c1e-af1c-74a0cf8e44f7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e5ea199-190a-4c1e-af1c-74a0cf8e44f7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION" published: "2023-02-06" --- # GB-London: Local Government Association first magazine Buyer: LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e5ea199-190a-4c1e-af1c-74a0cf8e44f7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7e5ea199-190a-4c1e-af1c-74a0cf8e44f7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e5ea199-190a-4c1e-af1c-74a0cf8e44f7.json) ## Summary The Local Government Association has issued a tender for the provision of publishing services in London. The deadline for bid submission is midday on Monday, 13th March 2023. The timetable includes key dates such as the deadline for clarification questions on Tuesday, 21st February 2023, and the commencement of the new contract on Thursday, 1st June 2023. This opportunity is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and involves design, image sourcing, production, print, mail, inserts, and advertising services. This tender by the Local Government Association presents a chance for SMEs in the publishing services industry to expand their business. The contract period runs from 1st June 2023 to 31st May 2024, providing a stable opportunity for growth. Businesses involved in design, image sourcing, production, print, mail, inserts, and advertising are well-suited to compete for this tender. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, and interested parties should pay attention to the key dates and deadlines specified in the tender documentation. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 06 February 2023 for the following reason: The DEADLINE for submission of bids has been amended to MIDDAY ON MONDAY 13 MARCH. The revised timetable is: * Tuesday 7 February 2023 - issue Invitation to Tender, procurement documents made available online. * Tuesday 21 February 2023 - deadline for clarification questions (10am). * Monday 13 March 2023 - deadline for return of Bids (midday). * Monday 13 March to Friday 31 March 2023 - evaluation of Bids and recommendation for the successful Bid. * Friday 31 March 2023 - completion of the Purchaser approval and award decision processes. * Week of Monday 3 April 2023 - appointment of the successful Bidder (by issuing of the award letter and terms and conditions of the contract for signature and deadline for return to the Purchaser for completion). * Week of Monday 3 April 2023 - notify successful and unsuccessful Bidders of the award decision. * Thursday 1 June 2023 - commencement of new contract.(LGA first magazine - design, image sourcing, production, print, mail, inserts and advertising) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cf866a2-2666-44fc-8bd6-2f7516e8e25c | | 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 | 6 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 May 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3HZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79970000 - Publishing services ## Release History - 6 Feb 2023 at 17:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cf866a2-2666-44fc-8bd6-2f7516e8e25c - 31 Jan 2023 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cf866a2-2666-44fc-8bd6-2f7516e8e25c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cf866a2-2666-44fc-8bd6-2f7516e8e25c 6th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Local-Government-Association-first-magazine/67WQKJ2NCA Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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