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title: "Printing of Our North Tyneside Residents Magazine"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a2d0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-15"
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# Printing of Our North Tyneside Residents Magazine

Buyer: NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a2d0

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## Summary

North Tyneside Borough Council has concluded its procurement process for the printing of "Our North Tyneside Residents Magazine," involving three editions per year across spring, summer, and winter. The award stage, completed on 15th December 2025, resulted in a contract with ACORN WEB OFFSET LIMITED for services under CPV classification 79800000 (Printing and related services). The procurement method used was an open competition below threshold, and the contract period spans from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2028, with potential extension options available. The magazine production entails printing 98,500 copies, with specific delivery requirements within the UKC22 region, and consideration for vehicular restrictions at the council's Quadrant headquarters. The procurement process reflects the objectives and deadlines outlined in the tender that was actively pursued ahead of its closing on 21st October 2025.

This contract offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in printing services to engage in public sector contracts and expand their business portfolios. Firms proficient in high-volume printing and efficient distribution could find the prospect particularly appealing, especially given the renewal option. The emphasis on service quality, which makes up 50% of the award criteria including social value, ensures that businesses focusing on sustainable and high-quality service delivery will be prioritized. The reserved participation stipulations for SMEs and VCSEs also foster an inclusivity strategy beneficial for diverse business growth and competition in the local printing services industry.

## Notice

North Tyneside Council is looking to appoint an experienced organisation to print their residents' magazine. This will be three editions per year in spring, summer and winter. The Contractor shall be required to print 98,500 magazines and deliver 97,300 copies to an organisation which the Authority has appointed to carry out its distribution; and the remaining 1,200 copies to the Authority's Quadrant headquarters. All copies of the magazines shall be delivered within seven days of receipt of the artwork from the Authority. Please note there are restrictions on the size of vehicles that can access the council offices site. Vehicles of class 1 HGV (Articulated Lorries) size and above are unable to access the site.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract is 2 x 12 months (to cover six editions) three editions per year (spring, summer and winter) for two years with the option to extend for a further 1 x 12 months at the Authority's discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082898-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,000 |
| Lots value | £66,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £66,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTH TYNESIDE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE27 0BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Cramlington and Killingworth |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACORN WEB OFFSET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2025 at 13:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082898-2025
- 26 Sep 2025 at 09:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059988-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082898-2025
  15th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059988-2025
  26th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.open-uk.org/
  All tender information and documentation are held on the above e-tendering portal. Search for the OPEN Reference: #OPEN20251636

## Notice URLs

- http://www.acornweb.co.uk
- https://my.northtyneside.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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