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title: "West Suffolk Council- Invitation to Tender- For the design, printing and distribution of Thriving West Suffolk Magazine"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06be66"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-30"
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# West Suffolk Council- Invitation to Tender- For the design, printing and distribution of Thriving West Suffolk Magazine

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06be66

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## Summary

West Suffolk Council is seeking tenders for the design, printing, and distribution of the "Thriving West Suffolk Magazine." This procurement falls under the industry categories of "Printed matter and related products" and "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security." The tender process is currently active, with a submission deadline of 15:00 on 17 July 2026. The procurement method employed is an open competition below threshold, with electronic submissions accepted, and the contract is intended to serve the area of Suffolk (UKH14), United Kingdom. The anticipated contract period starts on 7 August 2026 and concludes on 28 February 2028.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in printing, publishing, and distribution services to expand their operations within the public sector. Companies well-suited for this contract are those that can demonstrate expertise in high-quality design and distribution services, at a competitive price, as the award criteria prioritise price at 60% and quality at 40%. The contract, valued at approximately £150,000, offers substantial potential for revenue generation and long-term partnerships with a public authority like West Suffolk Council, enhancing the successful bidder's portfolio and market presence.

## Notice

West Suffolk Council are currently out to tender for the design, printing and distribution of Thriving West Suffolk Magazine This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 1500 hours on 17 July. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061398-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2026 - 28 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| 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 | WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | BURY ST EDMUNDS |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 3YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Minden |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 14:56 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061398-2026
- 26 Jun 2026 at 13:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060425-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061398-2026
  30th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060425-2026
  26th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- http://www.suffolksourcing.uk/

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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