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title: "The Provision of Printing Services for Magazines"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069143"
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buyer: "CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL"
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# The Provision of Printing Services for Magazines

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069143

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## Summary

Cambridge City Council is seeking a supplier for the provision of printing services for two magazines, Cambridge Matters and Open Door, under the procurement exercise titled "The Provision of Printing Services for Magazines." This tender, focusing on the industry category of printing and related services, requires the supplier to print and manage the distribution of these magazines across Cambridge. The procurement process is in the tender stage and utilises an open competition method. The deadline for submissions is set for 27 May 2026, with the contract period commencing on 1 July 2026 and potentially extending until 30 June 2029, allowing for a 12-month renewal. The estimated value of the contract is £67,500, with a total potential gross value of £81,000.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in printing services, particularly those experienced in large-scale magazine printing and distribution. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong track record in managing quality print jobs would be ideal candidates, as the award criteria heavily favour quality over price with a 70% quality weighting. Successful bidders will have the chance to foster a robust relationship with Cambridge City Council and demonstrate their expertise by collaborating with nominated designers and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products. Engaging in this contract could enhance a printing business's portfolio and establish a foothold in public sector procurement.

## Notice

This procurement exercise is being run by Cambridge City Council for and on behalf of Cambridge City Council. Evaluation of all submissions, all appointments of suppliers and management of any awarded contract will be by the commissioning Council. At the appointment/contract signatures of this contract a named contract manager will be given to the supplier who will be responsible for the management of this contract through to its conclusion. Cambridge City Council are seeking a supplier to print two separate residents' magazines- Cambridge Matters and Open Door. Cambridge Matters is Cambridge City Council's magazine for residents, to be delivered to all residential households in the city as a 16-page, full colour, A4 sized magazine. Open Door is Cambridge City Council's tenant and leaseholder magazine, to be delivered to all 7700 tenants and leaseholders in the city as a 16-page, full colour, A4 sized magazine. We would like to contract a supplier to print the magazine three times per year for the next two years. The council's requirement is for a supplier to liaise with our nominated designers and manage the printing of the magazine and transportation of the completed magazines to nominated premises prior to distribution to residents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040980-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,500 |
| Lots value | £67,500 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 1BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Market |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | TLH1 East Anglia |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 11:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040980-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040980-2026
  5th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e1748fa6-7248-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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