--- title: "Distribution of Brents Magazine" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8def30a2-e9cc-434a-84aa-bc43b3cf7b34" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8def30a2-e9cc-434a-84aa-bc43b3cf7b34" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8def30a2-e9cc-434a-84aa-bc43b3cf7b34.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8def30a2-e9cc-434a-84aa-bc43b3cf7b34.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT" published: "2024-04-22" --- # Distribution of Brents Magazine Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8def30a2-e9cc-434a-84aa-bc43b3cf7b34 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8def30a2-e9cc-434a-84aa-bc43b3cf7b34) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8def30a2-e9cc-434a-84aa-bc43b3cf7b34.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Brent has issued a tender for the distribution of Brents Magazine, a printing and related services contract worth £90,000. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation process with a tender deadline of 14th May 2024. The contract period is set to start on 1st September 2024 and end on 1st September 2026. The buying organisation is seeking suppliers to deliver magazines to every household in the borough, presenting an opportunity for businesses in the services industry to compete. This opportunity from the London Borough of Brent is suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to provide distribution services in the Greater London area. Businesses with expertise in efficient distribution, knowledge of London boroughs, and the ability to meet tight deadlines would find this tender suitable. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, offering businesses a chance to showcase their capabilities and secure a contract that can contribute to their growth and market visibility. ## Notice Brent Council is seeking quotes from suppliers for the quarterly distribution of the Your Brent Magazine. Background Regular surveys show the quarterly Your Brent magazine is the most popular medium for news and information from Brent Council. It's current distribution is to 190,000 letter boxes, i.e - every residence in the borough of Brent. The distribution company has to have a very good knowledge of the borough, including ward boundaries and new developments, to ensure efficient distribution. The distribution is normally completed within 6 working days. Normally, the printer delivers direct to the distributors. The Brief: Upon receipt of 195,000, 48pp 210mm x 270mm magazines from the printers, we require these magazines to be delivered quickly and accurately to every household in the London borough of Brent. The individual Wards of Alperton, Barnhill, Brondesbury Park, Cricklewood and Mapesbury, Dollis Hill, Harlesden and Kensal Green, Kenton, Kilburn, Kingsbury, Northwick Park, Preston, Queens Park, Queensbury, Roundwood, Stonesbridge, Sudbury, Tokyngton, Welsh Harp, Wembley Central, Wembley Hill, Wembley Park and Willesden Green. An accurate 'end of service' report is to be presented giving updated information on any issues incurred. For example, failure to gain access to a particular building or block of flats. Any reports of undelivered items will be relayed to the distributors which will then be rectified. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fd12e68-6072-4ae6-95af-13775cba4f0f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 14 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 1 Sep 2026 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT | | Locality | WEMBLEY | | Post town | Harrow | | Postcode | HA9 0FJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI72 Brent | | Local authority | Brent | | Electoral ward | Wembley Park | | Westminster constituency | Brent West | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79800000 - Printing and related services ## Release History - 22 Apr 2024 at 09:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fd12e68-6072-4ae6-95af-13775cba4f0f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fd12e68-6072-4ae6-95af-13775cba4f0f 22nd April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=06713653-d5f8-ee11-812a-005056b64545&projectStepId=9d49360b-40fe-ee11-812a-005056b64545 Advert link ## Notice URLs - http://www.brent.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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