Distribution of the Sandwell Herald - AWARD

Distribution of the Sandwell Herald

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.

The technical specification of the newspaper is as follows:

• o24 pages, each 360mm x 289mm, in full colour
• o52-gram standard paper, 100% recycled newsprint
• oEndorse folded, loose (not stitched)
• oItem must weigh under 80 grams and be no bigger than A4 in its final folded form
• oApproximately 144,000 copies per edition

Please note there may be reasons why pagination could vary between editions but 24 is the standard on which we are seeking distribution prices in this Tender. Exact quantities may also vary.

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 14 January 2022 at 15:00hrs