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title: "Residents' Magazine Publication for Dorset Council"
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# Residents' Magazine Publication for Dorset Council

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9a5ca96-1eb6-4a44-b33e-705c30ca7b5b

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## Summary

The Dorset Council is inviting tenders for the provision of a Residents' Magazine Publication, which will be produced three times a year for a duration of three years, starting from August 2021 and concluding in May 2024. The contract, which has a total value of £225,000, includes services such as graphic design, advertising sales, printing, and distribution of 183,000 magazines to households within the Dorset Council area, along with additional copies for libraries and council offices. This open tender process has a submission deadline of 19th August 2021, and the winning contractor will be selected based on their ability to deliver a cost-effective solution for this community-focused publication.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in graphic design, printing, and advertising services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of producing high-quality printed materials and managing distribution will be well-suited to compete for this contract, particularly given the community engagement aspect of the publication, which aims to keep residents informed about local governance and initiatives.

## Notice

The Council is seeking tenders for the provision of a Residents' Magazine Publication that will be required to be produced three times a year for a period of three years from August 2021 (allowing for three months for advertising sales) until May 2024,. The provision includes graphic design; advertising sales; print; and distribution of 183,000 magazines to households in the Dorset Council area and 700 magazines to libraries and Council offices in the Dorset Council area. Pending approval, the contractor will also produce a magazine in July 2024, as this is an important issue that will inform residents of the newly elected councillors. Therefore, Dorset Council are seeking a contractor who is able to produce a cost-effective magazine from August 2021 to May 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cceb5c4-607e-4032-9edd-bf3fbe4742d7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £225,000 |
| 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 | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMUNITY INFORMATION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2021 at 12:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cceb5c4-607e-4032-9edd-bf3fbe4742d7
- 20 Jul 2021 at 13:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bf053d6-1ae6-4126-9d15-caf2063bb070

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cceb5c4-607e-4032-9edd-bf3fbe4742d7
  16th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bf053d6-1ae6-4126-9d15-caf2063bb070
  20th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=e76a5215-41e6-eb11-810d-005056b64545
  Link to advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

## Provenance

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