Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Unit G3, Harbour Yard, Chelsea Harbour
London
SW10 0XD
Contact
Joe Varghese
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI33 - Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
NHS
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
PROVISION OF MAGAZINE DESIGN AND PRINT SUPPORT SERVICES
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 22213000 - Magazines
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Royal Marsden is assessing costs and suppliers to deliver the best creative execution and value for money for its suite of magazines, while adhering to the brand guidelines and design template for RM, Private Care, and Progress magazines - and the brand values of the Trust, Private Care and The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. RM is the Trust’s flagship magazine for patients, staff and foundation trust members; Private Care magazine is distributed to GPs, corporate partners and other potential referrers; Progress is The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity’s magazine for supporters, donors and potential donors.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £260,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 22213000 - Magazines
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The restricted tender will be conducted in two stages. In the first stage, suppliers will be invited to complete a Supplier Questionnaire (SQ). Selected suppliers will then progress to the second stage, where they will be asked to submit a tender response and presentation. These submissions will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
Evaluation criteria Weighting
Tender Quality Questions
40%
Tender Social Value Questions
10%
Bidders Presentations
20%
Tender Pricing
30%
Total
100%
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £260,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest
Date
22 March 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom