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title: "Printing of the Sandwell Herald council newspaper - AWARD"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Printing of the Sandwell Herald council newspaper - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da4a2f91-3c50-4348-b69d-2dc674bc3cd1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Printing of the Sandwell Herald council newspaper" has been completed, awarding Reach Printing Services Limited a contract valued at £60,714. Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, located in the West Midlands, served as the buying organisation. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with a tender period closing on 7 January 2026. The contract, focusing on printing services, falls under the industry category of printing and related services (CPV: 79800000) and covers the period from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2028. Delivery locations include various regions such as the United Kingdom and the Channel Islands.

This tender presents opportunities for expansion within the printing industry, particularly for businesses experienced in comprehensive printing and distribution services. Although awarded to Reach Printing Services Limited, other companies specialising in printing, delivery, and related services could consider similar opportunities with local councils seeking long-term partnerships. This type of contract is particularly suited to organisations equipped to manage sizeable volume requirements and contribute to the regular publication of council communications. The successful bidder should have robust logistics capabilities to handle multi-location distribution efficiently.

## Notice

Printing of the Sandwell Herald council newspaper Sandwell Council's Communications Team is seeking quotations from an experienced contractor to print the Sandwell Herald newspaper in line with its current look for a two-year contract covering the period 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2028. 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: Wednesday 7 January 2026 @ 17:00hrs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c4afc1-2f51-48de-a8a1-918d6dd78a0d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,714 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## 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
- 79820000 - Services related to printing
- 79823000 - Printing and delivery services
- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 13:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c4afc1-2f51-48de-a8a1-918d6dd78a0d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c4afc1-2f51-48de-a8a1-918d6dd78a0d
  23rd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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