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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-h6vhtk-02ca2b

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## Summary

Dorset Council is seeking tenders for the "Residents' Magazine Publication," aiming to produce a magazine three times per year from August 2021 until May 2024, with potential for an additional issue in July 2024. The contracted services will cover graphic design, advertising sales, printing, and distribution of 183,000 magazines to households and 700 copies to libraries and council offices in the Dorset area. This procurement process, classified under postal and telecommunications services, is currently in the award stage, with an active contract valued at £225,000 signed on 11 October 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in graphic design, printing, and distribution services. Companies that can demonstrate cost-effective solutions and quality magazine production are encouraged to participate, especially those with experience in similar publications for local authorities. The open procurement method used in this process allows for various suppliers, particularly SMEs, to compete and grow their business within the public sector.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028574-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| 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 | 10 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 31 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £225,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2021 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028574-2021
- 20 Jul 2021 at 13:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017085-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=e76a5215-41e6-eb11-810d-005056b64545
- https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

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