SPS 2359 - Publications Printing and Distribution Services
A Tender Notice
by ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Contract (Services)
- Duration
- 35.5 month
- Value
- £2M
- Sector
- BUSINESS
- Published
- 16 Mar 2022
- Delivery
- To 04 Apr 2025 (est.)
- Deadline
- 20 Apr 2022 11:00
Concepts
Location
1 buyer
- Royal Borough of Greenwich London
Description
Royal Greenwich invites tenders for contractors to provide Printing and Distribution Services [the Services]. This tender is divided into two lots and each lot will be awarded separately to the successful tenderer: Lot 1 – Printing Lot 2 – Distribution Tenderers can tender for one or both lots
Lot Division
| 1 | Print Production Services
The Royal Borough of Greenwich (RBG) would like to invite suppliers to submit tenders for the Provision of Publication Printing Services. The aim of the procurement is to appoint a printing company to provide print reprographic and electronic publication services. The Service Provider will produce RBG publication Greenwich Info, in the format of a mini tabloid newspaper or standard tabloid on either a fortnightly, monthly or quarterly frequency. RBG requires high quality print and reprographics company, particularly regarding photographs and colour definition to fulfil the needs of the council’s printed communication, currently named “Greenwich Info”. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated in the procurement documents. Suppliers will be expected to deliver social value as part of the delivery of the contract. Award Criteria
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| 2 | Publications Distribution Service
Royal Borough of Greenwich (RBG) is seeking a service provider that will carry out distribution of Greenwich Info. Independent research carried out by MORI showed that one of the most effective ways a council can improve its image is to communicate through a regular Council publication. The council is involved in this process and signed up to these principles and are fully committed to producing a publication that is delivered door to door and which: - Provide unbiased, factual, useful and interesting information on the services they provide, as well as community news and stories from partner organisations. - Encourage residents to play an active role in their communities. - Facilitate access to RBG services by residents. - Act as a vehicle for community engagement. - Offer an opportunity for residents to feedback their views. - Foster a sense of community spirit. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated in the procurement documents. Suppliers will be expected to deliver social value as part of the delivery of the contract. Award Criteria
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Renewal Options
The Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to extend the Contract for a period or periods of up to a further 24 months making a total possible contract period of 5 years.
CPV Codes
- 79810000 - Printing services
- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services
Indicators
- Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
- This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
- Options are available.
- Renewals are not available.
- Professional qualifications are sought.
- Staff qualifications are relevant.
Other Information
** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** This procurement will be managed electronically via the RBG Proactis e- tendering Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the eTendering Suite. If bidders have not yet registered on the eTendering Suite, this can be done online at https://royalgreenwich.proactishosting.com/ and click on the tab ‘supplier registration’. Note: registration may take some time, therefore, please ensure that you allow enough time to register. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ For technical assistance on use of the eSourcing Suite, please contact Proactis Helpdesk Freephone: 0345 0103503. Once registration is completed, the registered user will receive a notification email to alert them that this has been done. A registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by looking at the opportunity’s section and selecting the contract you want to tender for. As a user of the e-Tendering Suite, you will have access to Proactis e-Portal email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific. Tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. All communications relating to this tender exercise must be via e-portal messaging system. No direct emails to officers will be answered unless you are having problems communicating through the portal. This process aims to improve audit trails as well as avoid duplication. Please note, social value considerations are included in this contract. Details are stated in the tender documents.
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-03228f
- FTS 007157-2022