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title: "Print and / or Distribution of Inside Swale Magazine (A1160)"
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# Print and / or Distribution of Inside Swale Magazine (A1160)

Buyer: SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-811ed71d-f06d-4c61-9240-5083e5103e4e

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## Summary

Swale Borough Council has concluded the tender process for the print and/or distribution of Inside Swale Magazine, a biannual residents’ publication. The contract covers the period from 2 January 2025 to 1 January 2027, with an option for a one-year extension. The successful suppliers are Cliffe Enterprise and Smart Distribution Solutions Ltd. This open procedure invited suppliers to express interest and submit their quotations by 21 October 2024, with clarifications closing on 9 October 2024. The contract, valued at £76,194.12, involves the printing and distribution of around 65,000 copies per issue in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in printing, distribution, or both. Companies with expertise in printed matter and related products, post and courier services, or printing and distribution services are well-positioned to benefit. Given that Swale Borough Council may extend the contract for an additional year, there is a long-term potential for new business. SME and VCSE organizations are particularly encouraged to engage, fostering diversity and promoting community-based growth initiatives.

## Notice

Swale Borough Council is inviting Expressions of Interest to tender for Print and/or distribution of Inside Swale residents magazine. The contract will involve print and/or distribution of the Inside Swale residents magazine. The magazine is currently printed and distributed twice a year (January and July) and is distributed to all households in the borough of Swale (approximately 65,000 to be printed and distributed). The current spec of the mag is 297x210mm portrait, 24pp Self Cover on 65gsm UPM Cote gloss paper. We are however open to suggestions on sizing options for the magazine. Suppliers can bid for print only, distribution only or both print and distribution. The contract shall commence on 02 January 2025 and terminate on 01 January 2027. The council may extend the opportunity for a further 1 year. The bidder/s who submit/s the Most Economically Advantageous Quotation will be awarded the contract. Expressions of Interest and the Request for Quotation (RFQ) document must be submitted / uploaded on the Council's e-tendering portal. The closing date for submission of Expressions of Interest and the closing date for the RFQ is 21 October 2024 at 12:00 noon. The deadline for clarifications is 12:00 noon on 9 October 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a092506-e542-455d-8118-b3bbb43c0bf0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2025 - 1 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,194 |
| 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 | SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SITTINGBOURNE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME10 3HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Swale |
| Electoral ward | Roman |
| Westminster constituency | Sittingbourne and Sheppey |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CLIFFE ENTERPRISE; SMART DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 64100000 - Post and courier services
- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2024 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a092506-e542-455d-8118-b3bbb43c0bf0
- 19 Sep 2024 at 09:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9647215-c378-4fce-9ab2-1754fbdd8441

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a092506-e542-455d-8118-b3bbb43c0bf0
  8th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9647215-c378-4fce-9ab2-1754fbdd8441
  19th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=34b4dfe8-6b76-ef11-812f-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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