--- title: "Printing of The Sandwell Herald - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bb97466d-2762-4919-a731-ed5de195a9b3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bb97466d-2762-4919-a731-ed5de195a9b3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb97466d-2762-4919-a731-ed5de195a9b3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb97466d-2762-4919-a731-ed5de195a9b3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-02-04" --- # Printing of The Sandwell Herald - AWARD Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb97466d-2762-4919-a731-ed5de195a9b3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bb97466d-2762-4919-a731-ed5de195a9b3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb97466d-2762-4919-a731-ed5de195a9b3.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a contractor for the printing of The Sandwell Herald newspaper, with the contract awarded on 4th February 2022. This procurement falls within the printing services industry and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract will last for two years, commencing from 1st February 2022 and concluding on 31st January 2024. The estimated contract value is up to £60,000, with an annual budget of approximately £25,000. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the tender period closed on 20th January 2022 at 15:00 hours. This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the printing services sector, particularly those with experience in producing high-volume publications. Companies that excel in printing processes, sustainable materials, and efficient production methods will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the scale of the publication, businesses that can handle the printing of approximately 144,300 copies per edition and adhere to strict specifications for quality and delivery timelines will find this tender advantageous for their growth strategies. ## Notice Printing of The Sandwell Herald Sandwell Council's Communications Unit is seeking to appoint an experienced contractor to print the Sandwell Herald newspaper in line with its current look for a two-year period. The Sandwell Herald is the council's newspaper for residents. The Herald is designed fully in-house and distribution is handled through a separate contract. The Herald is printed as follows: o 24 pages, each 360mm x 289mm, in full colour o 52-gram standard paper, 100% recycled newsprint o Endorse folded, loose (not stitched) o Item must weigh under 80 grams and be no bigger than A4 in its final folded form o Approximately 144,300 copies per edition Please note there may be reasons why pagination could vary between editions but 24 is the standard on which we are seeking distribution quotes in this Quotation exercise. Exact quantities may also vary depending on the number required for each edition. Further details are provided in the specification. Term of Contract The Contract Period will be for 2 years, commencing 01 February 2022 to 31 January 2024 Value of Contract The estimated annual budget payable for the delivery of this application is in the region of ?25,000, with an overall contract value of up to ?54,000. This figure is intended to act as a guide to assist in the preparation of your quotation. The Council does not bind itself to this or any other figure. 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: Thursday 20 January 2022 at 15:00hrs ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7998213-734f-47ba-88d3-5258d14d8765 | | 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 | 4 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Feb 2022 | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £60,000 | | 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 | REACH PRINTING SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79800000 - Printing and related services - 79810000 - Printing services ## Release History - 4 Feb 2022 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7998213-734f-47ba-88d3-5258d14d8765 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7998213-734f-47ba-88d3-5258d14d8765 4th February 2022 - 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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