--- title: "Distribution of the Sandwell Herald 2024 to 2026" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dc3b2c3c-21c4-4227-88ec-b98e6224537f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dc3b2c3c-21c4-4227-88ec-b98e6224537f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc3b2c3c-21c4-4227-88ec-b98e6224537f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc3b2c3c-21c4-4227-88ec-b98e6224537f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-12-18" --- # Distribution of the Sandwell Herald 2024 to 2026 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc3b2c3c-21c4-4227-88ec-b98e6224537f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dc3b2c3c-21c4-4227-88ec-b98e6224537f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc3b2c3c-21c4-4227-88ec-b98e6224537f.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a contractor for the Distribution of the Sandwell Herald 2024 to 2026. The procurement process involves printing and distributing approximately 146,825 copies of the Sandwell Herald newspaper over six editions for a two-year contract period starting from 26 January 2024. The tender is currently at the open stage, and the deadline for submissions is Friday 19 January 2024 at 15:00hrs. This opportunity is suitable for businesses offering printing and distribution services, particularly for newspapers and periodicals. Companies in the postal services related to newspapers and printing industry are well-suited to compete for this tender. The buying organisation, Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, is located in West Midlands, United Kingdom, and has initiated an open procurement method for this contract, providing potential growth opportunities for service providers in the region. ## Notice Sandwell Herald Distribution The Sandwell Herald is the council's newspaper for residents. The Herald is designed fully in-house and print is handled through a separate contract. Sandwell Council's Communications & Corporate Affairs Team requires a contactor to handle the distribution of approximately 146,825 copies of the Sandwell Herald newspaper in line with its current look for up to six editions for the period 26 January 2024 to 25 January 2026. The number of editions over the two-year contract, pagination and quantities required will be subject to budget and demand. Public Health Booklets Distribution and Print Sandwell Council's Public Health Team is expecting to publish up to three booklets over two years - this includes two winter booklets (anticipated to distribute in late November 2025 and late November 2026), with the potential for one further booklet at some point during the two-year contract. The successful contractor will be expected to arrange print and distribution of these booklets (approximately 139,725 copies). The number of booklets over the two-year contract, pagination and quantities required will be subject to demand and budget. 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 the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, 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: Friday 19 January 2024 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/f5c25ace-eec2-4e5d-9d78-63542c7498f0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Feb 2024 - 31 Jan 2026 | | 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 - 18 Dec 2023 at 14:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5c25ace-eec2-4e5d-9d78-63542c7498f0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5c25ace-eec2-4e5d-9d78-63542c7498f0 18th December 2023 - 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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