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title: "Production of Area Council Community Magazine"
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# Production of Area Council Community Magazine

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4c9fa8a-afde-4cd4-98cb-704cbc6f0a18

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## Summary

The Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to engage a provider for the "Production of Area Council Community Magazine," aimed at producing approximately 90,000 copies distributed across the Borough. The contract, which falls under the printed matter and related products category, was published on 16th May 2018 and is currently complete, having reached its award stage on 12th June 2018. This open procurement process required interested parties to submit their tender by 4th June 2018, with the contract period commencing on 2nd July 2018 and concluding on 30th June 2019. The production must be cost-neutral to the Council, funded entirely by paid advertising within the magazine.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in print and design services, as they can leverage their expertise to secure contracts with local councils. The requirement for cost-neutral production opens avenues for businesses that offer innovative advertising solutions, potentially fostering partnerships with local advertisers keen to reach the community. Companies specialising in environmentally friendly printing practices or those proficient in community engagement strategies may find this tender particularly aligned with their service offerings.

## Notice

Barnsley Council are looking to engage a provider to produce around 90,000 local Area Council specific magazines to homes within the Borough. There will be 5 versions of the magazine produced, twice annually, with the first publication to be delivered July/August 2018. The design and production of the magazine must be cost neutral to the Council, so will be funded by the paid advertising included. For more information please visit YORtender https://www.yortender.co.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e12d924-5321-432b-8133-da77cfbeb7f5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2019 |
| 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 | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WINCH & CO CONSULTING T/A BARNSLEY CARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2018 at 13:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e12d924-5321-432b-8133-da77cfbeb7f5
- 16 May 2018 at 10:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e12d924-5321-432b-8133-da77cfbeb7f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e12d924-5321-432b-8133-da77cfbeb7f5
  16th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.yortender.co.uk
- https://www.yortender.co.uk/

## Provenance

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