--- title: "SPS 2359 - Publications Printing and Distribution Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03228f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03228f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03228f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03228f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH" published: "2022-04-08" --- # SPS 2359 - Publications Printing and Distribution Services Buyer: ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03228f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03228f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03228f.json) ## Summary The Royal Borough of Greenwich is currently undertaking a public procurement process for "SPS 2359 - Publications Printing and Distribution Services," which falls under the printing services industry category. This initiative is at the tender stage, with an end date for submissions set for 20 April 2022. The procurement process is divided into two lots: Lot 1 for printing services, valued at £600,000, and Lot 2 for distribution services, valued at £1,110,000. Both lots aim to provide essential communication services for the council, ensuring high-quality delivery to the local community. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing and distribution services, particularly those that can demonstrate a commitment to social value. Companies that excel in providing high-quality print production and timely distribution are well-suited to compete in this bidding process. The contract's structure allows for participation in one or both lots, thereby enabling suppliers to optimise their proposal and potentially secure a partnership with a local authority dedicated to enhancing community engagement through effective communication. ## Notice Royal Greenwich invites tenders for contractors to provide Printing and Distribution Services [the Services]. This tender is divided into two lots and each lot will be awarded separately to the successful tenderer: Lot 1 - Printing Lot 2 - Distribution Tenderers can tender for one or both lots ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Print Production Services The Royal Borough of Greenwich (RBG) would like to invite suppliers to submit tenders for the Provision of Publication Printing Services. The aim of the procurement is to appoint a printing company to provide print reprographic and electronic publication services. The Service Provider will produce RBG publication Greenwich Info, in the format of a mini tabloid newspaper or standard tabloid on either a fortnightly, monthly or quarterly frequency. RBG requires high quality print and reprographics company, particularly regarding photographs and colour definition to fulfil the needs of the council's printed communication, currently named "Greenwich Info". Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated in the procurement documents. Suppliers will be expected to deliver social value as part of the delivery of the contract. Options: The Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to extend the Contract for a period or periods of up to a further 24 months making a total possible contract period of 5 years. Lot 2 - Publications Distribution Service Royal Borough of Greenwich (RBG) is seeking a service provider that will carry out distribution of Greenwich Info. Independent research carried out by MORI showed that one of the most effective ways a council can improve its image is to communicate through a regular Council publication. The council is involved in this process and signed up to these principles and are fully committed to producing a publication that is delivered door to door and which: - Provide unbiased, factual, useful and interesting information on the services they provide, as well as community news and stories from partner organisations. - Encourage residents to play an active role in their communities. - Facilitate access to RBG services by residents. - Act as a vehicle for community engagement. - Offer an opportunity for residents to feedback their views. - Foster a sense of community spirit. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated in the procurement documents. Suppliers will be expected to deliver social value as part of the delivery of the contract. Options: The Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to extend the Contract for a period or periods of up to a further 24 months making a total possible contract period of 5 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009500-2022 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,710,000 | | Lots value | £1,710,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE18 6HQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East | | ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich | | Local authority | Greenwich | | Electoral ward | Woolwich Arsenal | | Westminster constituency | Greenwich and Woolwich | | Delivery location | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79810000 - Printing services - 79824000 - Printing and distribution services ## Release History - 8 Apr 2022 at 12:51 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009500-2022 - 16 Mar 2022 at 12:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007157-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/ - https://royalgreenwich.proactishosting.com/ - https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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