--- title: "Tender Opportunity- B2B magazine" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ad3ce463-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ad3ce463-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad3ce463-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad3ce463-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Tender Opportunity- B2B magazine Buyer: CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad3ce463-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ad3ce463-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad3ce463-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The Cumbria Chamber of Commerce is currently in the Tender stage of the procurement process, seeking bids for the supply of a B2B magazine aimed at supporting the operations of the Cumbria Business Growth Hub. This procurement, categorized under goods with a focus on newspapers and periodicals, is set to conclude on 10 June 2016. The expected contract period will commence on 17 June 2016 and run until 31 December 2018, with a budget of £73,280 inclusive of VAT. The project is located in the North West region of England. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in publishing, graphic design, and printing. Enterprises capable of producing high-quality B2B content, as well as those with experience in distribution and marketing strategies, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, the partnership with the Cumbria Business Growth Hub may allow successful bidders to access potential funding and support programmes aimed at stimulating local economic growth. ## Notice TENDER OPPORTUNITY - B2B MAGAZINE Cumbria Chamber of Commerce has a need to procure a B2B magazine to support the operation of Cumbria Business Growth Hub. Cumbria Business Growth Hub Cumbria Business Growth Hub is a one-stop-shop for business support: * supporting the growth and competitiveness of Cumbrian businesses * helping to unleash their potential * acting as a focal point for businesses that wish to be sustainable, increase their competitiveness and grow * providing inspiration and driving activity * providing a focus for access to support * providing relevant support, programmes and networking * offering subsidies towards private sector consultancy * complementing and referring into other funded, subsidised and paid for support Support on offer throughout Cumbria encompasses online, face-to-face and telephone activity, providing information and more intensive packages of support. Packages of support for each individual client are based on a review and action plan and built around their individual needs, drawing on a range of support available within and outwith the project. Central to activities is an interactive web portal, www.cumbriagrowthhub.co.uk, that brings together and promotes the range of information, support and opportunities (funded, subsidised and paid for) relevant to business growth and incorporates online tools, support and forums. The portal makes innovative use of new and emerging technologies to provide a range of networking, collaboration, information dissemination and learning products and services utilising, for example, smartphones, iPads, Twitter, social media technologies, videoconferencing and virtual classrooms. What we are looking to procure: We are looking to procure the production of a B2B magazine, ideally quarterly, focussing on business growth and Cumbria Business Growth Hub activities. The supplier would be expected to design the magazine, produce copy (in liaison with the Growth Hub team and other stakeholders) and arrange printing and potentially distribution. We will consider either a specific Growth Hub magazine or sponsorship of a wider magazine including specific Growth Hub coverage plus editorial and design input into the wider magazine. Budget is inclusive of VAT Additional information: The Chamber's rights The Chamber reserves the right to: * Waive or change the requirements of this ITT from time to time without prior, or any notice, being given * Seek clarification or documentation in respect of a tenderers submission * Disqualify any tenderer that does not submit a compliant tender in accordance with the instructions in this ITT * Disqualify any tender that is guilty of serious misrepresentation in relation to its tender or the tender process * Withdraw this ITT at any time or re-invite tenders on the same or any alternative basis * Choose not to award any contract or accept the lowest or any tender as a result of the current procurement process * Choose not to award a contract to any organisation it views as a competitor or to have another conflict of interest * Make whatever changes they see fit to the timetable, structure of content of the procurement process Bid cost The Chamber will not be liable for any bid costs, expenditure, work or effort incurred by a tenderer in proceeding with or participating in this procurement, including if the procurement process is terminated or amended by the Chamber. Project Funding It is anticipated that the Growth Hub will be supported by the European Regional Development Fund Programme 2014-2020. The Department for Communities and Local Government is the managing authority for the European Regional Development Fund Programme, which is one of the funds established by the European Commission to help local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support local businesses and create jobs. For more information visit www.communities.gov.uk/erdf. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b80ab9d7-8773-41f2-8584-f3501bb47db2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Jun 2016 - 31 Dec 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £73,280 | | 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 | CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | | Locality | CARLISLE | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA3 8DA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Carlisle | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b80ab9d7-8773-41f2-8584-f3501bb47db2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b80ab9d7-8773-41f2-8584-f3501bb47db2 18th May 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f91d2b3f-75c5-42d9-8fa9-c69bf991b84c Full tender Document ## Notice URLs - http://www.cumbriagrowthhub.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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