--- title: "Tender for Distribution of Sandwell Herald" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c8c5f7a0-7210-41cf-9b8f-1ac6009822ee" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c8c5f7a0-7210-41cf-9b8f-1ac6009822ee" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c8c5f7a0-7210-41cf-9b8f-1ac6009822ee.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c8c5f7a0-7210-41cf-9b8f-1ac6009822ee.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2017-04-26" --- # Tender for Distribution of Sandwell Herald Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8c5f7a0-7210-41cf-9b8f-1ac6009822ee [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c8c5f7a0-7210-41cf-9b8f-1ac6009822ee) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c8c5f7a0-7210-41cf-9b8f-1ac6009822ee.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently conducting a tender process for the "Tender for Distribution of Sandwell Herald," which falls under the printing and distribution services industry. This procurement is taking place in Sandwell, West Midlands, and is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 15:00 on 11 May 2017. The contract will run for four years, commencing from 1 July 2017 and ending on 30 June 2021. Interested parties can access the tender through the In-tend e-Tendering System. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the logistics, postal, and distribution sectors to expand their operations. Companies that specialise in the delivery of printed materials, particularly newspapers and periodicals, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given that the procurement is not limited to small and medium enterprises or voluntary community sector enterprises, larger firms may also find this opportunity advantageous to enhance their service offerings within the public sector. ## 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 Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1002d25c-8b68-4811-809f-ec83c69dc443 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Apr 2017 | | Submission deadline | 11 May 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## 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 - 26 Apr 2017 at 14:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1002d25c-8b68-4811-809f-ec83c69dc443 - 26 Apr 2017 at 14:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1002d25c-8b68-4811-809f-ec83c69dc443 - 26 Apr 2017 at 14:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1002d25c-8b68-4811-809f-ec83c69dc443 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1002d25c-8b68-4811-809f-ec83c69dc443 26th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## 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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