Published date: 18 December 2023
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
Postal services related to newspapers and periodicals - 64111000
Printing and distribution services - 79824000
Location of contract
B69 3DB
Value of contract
£211,000
Procurement reference
IT-230-7673-SMBC 23090
Published date
18 December 2023
Closing date
19 January 2024
Closing time
3pm
Contract start date
5 February 2024
Contract end date
31 January 2026
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
No
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Sandwell Herald Distribution
The Sandwell Herald is the council's newspaper for residents. The Herald is designed fully in-house and print is handled through a separate contract.
Sandwell Council's Communications & Corporate Affairs Team requires a contactor to handle the distribution of approximately 146,825 copies of the Sandwell Herald newspaper in line with its current look for up to six editions for the period 26 January 2024 to 25 January 2026.
The number of editions over the two-year contract, pagination and quantities required will be subject to budget and demand.
Public Health Booklets Distribution and Print
Sandwell Council's Public Health Team is expecting to publish up to three booklets over two years - this includes two winter booklets (anticipated to distribute in late November 2025 and late November 2026), with the potential for one further booklet at some point during the two-year contract.
The successful contractor will be expected to arrange print and distribution of these booklets (approximately 139,725 copies).
The number of booklets over the two-year contract, pagination and quantities required will be subject to demand and budget.
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 the ITT and other related documents.
In Order To View and Submit a Tender, 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: Friday 19 January 2024 at 15:00hrs
More information
Links
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- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/
- Additional information on how to apply for this contract
Additional text
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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No
About the buyer
Contact name
Michelle Hackwood
Address
Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3DB
United Kingdom
Telephone
0121 569 2873
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