Published date: 1 August 2024

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: 30 August 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Printed matter and related products - 22000000

  • Post and courier services - 64100000

  • Packaging and related services - 79920000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£36,000 to £48,000

Procurement reference

CAMBDC001-DN727190-57548367

Published date

1 August 2024

Closing date

30 August 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

9 September 2024

Contract end date

8 September 2027

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

The Resident Involvement team within Cambridge City Council's Housing Service are seeking a supplier to package and post the magazine for our residents. Our 'Open Door' magazine is printed three times a year and is sent to all our Cambridge City Council tenants and leaseholders, it contains the latest news and information from the Housing Service and publicises community events and opportunities to get involved. Each edition is sent to around 7,500 addresses and will usually include 16 colour pages in A4 size.

The content and design of the magazine is completed by the Resident Involvement team, and is then sent to a supplier to print. This contract would cover receiving printed copies of our magazine, then packaging them in recycled materials, addressing them and posting to our residents on behalf of the Resident Involvement team.


About the buyer

Contact name

Jonathan Loneza

Address

Cambridge City Council
Guildhall
Cambridge
CB2 3QJ
England

Email

jonathan.loneza@cambridge.gov.uk