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title: "Tender for Distribution of Sandwell Herald - AWARD"
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buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2017-06-06"
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# Tender for Distribution of Sandwell Herald - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1129885-6934-4644-8174-36074dabb4cb

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## Summary

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the 'Tender for Distribution of Sandwell Herald' with the award made on 23 May 2017. This open procedure tender aimed to secure a contractor for distributing the Sandwell Herald newspaper across the borough. The procurement period was set from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2021, with the tender submission deadline on 11 May 2017. The project falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on printing and distribution services, and the relevant delivery locations include the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the logistics and distribution sectors, particularly those experienced in newspaper and periodical deliveries. Companies capable of handling at least one to four distributions annually during the contract period would be well-positioned to compete. The use of the In-tend e-Tendering System emphasises the need for prospective bidders to engage proactively by registering and submitting their interest through the dedicated supplier portal, ensuring they are well-prepared to participate in similar future contracts.

## Notice

Tender for Distribution of Sandwell Herald The council is seeking Tenders from contractors to handle the distribution of the Sandwell Herald newspaper throughout the borough of Sandwell. The council is looking for a contractor to cover a minimum of one and a maximum of four distributions per annum for the period 1 July 2017 until 30 June 2021. 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 Tender 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 11 May 2017 at 15:00hrs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91885cd6-8896-453c-ae0d-760e3b49c4ee |
| 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 | 6 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| 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 | THE LETTERBOX CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 64111000 - Postal services related to newspapers and periodicals
- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2017 at 08:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91885cd6-8896-453c-ae0d-760e3b49c4ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91885cd6-8896-453c-ae0d-760e3b49c4ee
  6th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

## Provenance

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