Published date: 23 January 2026

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 7 January 2026, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Printing and related services - 79800000

  • Printing services - 79810000

  • Services related to printing - 79820000

    • Printing and delivery services - 79823000

    • Printing and distribution services - 79824000

Location of contract

B69 3DB

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

IT-230-10029-SHP 2628 - AWARD

Published date

23 January 2026

Closing date

7 January 2026

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

1 February 2026

Contract end date

31 January 2028

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?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Printing of the Sandwell Herald council newspaper

Sandwell Council's Communications Team is seeking quotations from an experienced contractor to print the Sandwell Herald newspaper in line with its current look for a two-year contract covering the period 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2028.

The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents.

To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'.

For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810.

Closing date: Wednesday 7 January 2026 @ 17:00hrs

Award information

Awarded date

23 January 2026

Contract start date

1 February 2026

Contract end date

31 January 2028

Total value of contract

£60,714

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Reach Printing Services Limited

Address

Wood Lane, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom, B24 9PW

Reference

None

About the buyer

Contact name

Chris Horst

Address

Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3DB
United Kingdom

Telephone

0121 569 3037

Email

chris_horst@sandwell.gov.uk