---
title: "Distribution of the Sandwell Herald council newspaper 2026-28"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066bf0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-21"
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# Distribution of the Sandwell Herald council newspaper 2026-28

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066bf0

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## Summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the distribution of the Sandwell Herald council newspaper from April 2026 to April 2028. The open competition procurement method, classified under services, was conducted below the threshold, inviting experienced suppliers to distribute up to six editions over the contract duration, subject to demand and budget. This process culminated in a contract awarded to THE LETTERBOX CONSULTANCY LIMITED on 20 April 2026. The procurement was initiated with a legal basis under UKPGA 2023/54, with essential dates including an end date for the tender period on 27 March 2026. Distribution will occur within the UKG37 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in printing and distribution services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). By participating in such tenders, businesses can establish strong relationships with public authorities and expand their portfolios in government contract sectors. Companies capable of delivering high-quality distribution services to adhere to specific timelines and standards will find themselves well-suited to partake in future opportunities. Additionally, with criteria favouring a combination of price and quality, businesses that offer cost-efficient yet robust solutions will be particularly competitive.

## Notice

Distribution of the Sandwell Herald council newspaper 2026-28 Sandwell Council requires an experienced supplier to handle the distribution of the Sandwell Herald newspaper in line with its current specifications for up to six editions for the period 20 April 2026 to 19 April 2028. Please note that the Herald is designed separately and printing is handled via a separate contract. The most recent edition can be viewed at www.sandwell.gov.uk/herald The number of Herald editions per annum, and over the 2-year contract, will be subject to demand and budget. The first edition under the contract is expected to distribute in July 2026. We anticipate up to six editions over the two-year contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: If the cost is below contract value and there is enough budget for another print this will possibly be done.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047130-2026 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £96,000 |
| Lots value | £96,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £115,011 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDBURY |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DE |
| 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 | TLG37 Sandwell |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE LETTERBOX CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 13:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047130-2026
- 17 Mar 2026 at 11:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023928-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047130-2026
  21st May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023928-2026
  17th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- http://tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/Home

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.letterboxconsultancy.com

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