Published date: 12 March 2021
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Printed matter and related products - 22000000
Location of contract
South West
Value of contract
£90,000
Procurement reference
DORST001-DN530519-16581807
Published date
12 March 2021
Closing date
29 March 2021
Closing time
4pm
Contract start date
12 April 2021
Contract end date
31 May 2024
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
The Council is seeking tenders for the provision of a Residents' Magazine Publication that will be required to be produced three times a year for a period of three years from April 2021 (allowing for three months for advertising sales) until May 2024. The provision includes graphic design; advertising sales; print; and distribution of 183,000 magazines to households in the Dorset Council area and 700 magazines to libraries and Council offices in the Dorset Council area.
The publication of the magazine is to be funded by the successful Contractor by means of advertising revenue and shall be 'cost neutral' to the Council.
The Residents' Magazine complements and cross promotes other communication channels e.g. e-newsletters, social media, website, etc.
About the buyer
Contact name
Tom Matthews
Address
Dorset Council
South Walks House, South Walks Road
Dorchester
DT1 1UZ
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 1305221265
Thomas.Matthews@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Website
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