Published date: 29 August 2018

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.


Closing: 21 September 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Printing and related services - 79800000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£120,000

Procurement reference

SLAKE001-DN341142-57605591

Published date

29 August 2018

Closing date

21 September 2018

Contract start date

1 October 2018

Contract end date

30 September 2020

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?

No


Description

South Lakeland News is a residents' newspaper produced by South Lakeland District Council (SLDC). Editorial and design will be provided by the Communications Team at SLDC. Within the production 70% of the space will be allocated to editorial content with the remaining 30% for advertising. SLDC is seeking a company that can provide competitive print rates whilst maintaining a high level of quality at all times and can organise delivery to ensure that every household in South Lakeland receives a copy three times a year. The contract duration is two years plus two optional one-year extension periods. All expressions of interest, submission and clarification questions must be submitted via the Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk.). Submission Deadline is 7pm on 21st September 2018. Please note the Proactis Support line closes at 5.30pm, so should you encounter any problems after this time you will be unable to log them.


About the buyer

Contact name

Karen Crump

Address

South lakeland House
Lowther Street
Kendal
LA9 4DQ
England

Telephone

+44 1539793145

Email

karen.crump@southlakeland.gov.uk

Website

http://www.southlakeland.gov.uk/