Quotation for Printing the Sandwell Herald - AWARD

Quotation for Printing the Sandwell Herald

Sandwell Council's Communications Unit is seeking quotations from contractors to handle the print of the Sandwell Herald newspaper in line with its current look for the two-year period, 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2019.

Recent editions can be viewed at www.sandwell.gov.uk/herald

The Communications Unit designs the Herald in-house and will provide a fully designed PDF ready for printing.

The Herald currently distributes to homes three times a year to more than 130,000 homes as well as six Sandwell Local offices. The first edition of the contract would print and distribute in July 2017.

This contract is for a minimum of one and a maximum of four editions per year. The contract beyond year one - 30 June 2018 - is subject to funding so there is no guarantee of business beyond this date.

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: Friday 12 May 2017 at 15:00hrs