--- title: "Quotation for Printing the Sandwell Herald - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7eb6829a-96a6-4b99-9d60-8fec2ae1d2c5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7eb6829a-96a6-4b99-9d60-8fec2ae1d2c5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7eb6829a-96a6-4b99-9d60-8fec2ae1d2c5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7eb6829a-96a6-4b99-9d60-8fec2ae1d2c5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2017-06-08" --- # Quotation for Printing the Sandwell Herald - AWARD Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7eb6829a-96a6-4b99-9d60-8fec2ae1d2c5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7eb6829a-96a6-4b99-9d60-8fec2ae1d2c5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7eb6829a-96a6-4b99-9d60-8fec2ae1d2c5.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is awarding a contract titled "Quotation for Printing the Sandwell Herald" for the two-year period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2019. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focused on printing. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the contract entails printing a minimum of one and a maximum of four editions of the Sandwell Herald newspaper annually. The closing date for quotations was on 12 May 2017, with the awarded contract now active as of 8 June 2017. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in printing services and related sectors, to expand their client portfolios. Businesses that can provide reliable printing and distribution services, particularly those familiar with local government contracts, will be well-positioned to compete. The contract allows for a robust relationship with Sandwell Council and could lead to potential repeat business, given the annual nature of publication requirements. ## Notice Quotation for Printing the Sandwell Herald Sandwell Council's Communications Unit is seeking quotations from contractors to handle the print of the Sandwell Herald newspaper in line with its current look for the two-year period, 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2019. Recent editions can be viewed at www.sandwell.gov.uk/herald The Communications Unit designs the Herald in-house and will provide a fully designed PDF ready for printing. The Herald currently distributes to homes three times a year to more than 130,000 homes as well as six Sandwell Local offices. The first edition of the contract would print and distribute in July 2017. This contract is for a minimum of one and a maximum of four editions per year. The contract beyond year one - 30 June 2018 - is subject to funding so there is no guarantee of business beyond this date. 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: Friday 12 May 2017 at 15:00hrs ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/419a6664-50f3-4371-99ab-8a690b857892 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | 12 May 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Jun 2017 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2019 | | 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 | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | TRINITY MIRROR PRINTING MIDLANDS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 30197630 - Printing paper - 79810000 - Printing services - 79823000 - Printing and delivery services ## Release History - 8 Jun 2017 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/419a6664-50f3-4371-99ab-8a690b857892 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/419a6664-50f3-4371-99ab-8a690b857892 8th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## 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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