Scope
Reference
DN803370
Description
The Authority invites response to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) from suitably qualified suppliers (“Suppliers”) for the provision of Local Media Direct Buying Solutions – Public Notices. The Isle of Wight Council (the “Authority”) needs to ensure that its information reaches the desired audience, on the Isle of Wight, when placing public notices in print. The Supplier must be able to provide printed local media for audiences specifically on the Isle of Wight which must be published on a weekly basis. The Authority requires a direct relationship with the local media supplier. The service is for the publishing, in print, of the Authority’s Public Notices in line with statutory guidelines. If the statutory guidelines cease to have a requirement for printed Public Notices, then the Authority’s requirement for printed Public Notices may change or cease. For full details of the specification requirements can be found in Specification Document. The contract period is three years from 1 April 2026. There is the option for a period or periods up to 24 months, at the sole discretion if the Authority.
Total value (estimated)
- £80,000 excluding VAT
- £96,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Up to 24 months, at the sole discretion if the Authority.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
Contract locations
- UKJ34 - Isle of Wight
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
10 March 2026, 12:00am
Tender submission deadline
20 March 2026, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 60.00% |
| Quality | Quality | 35.00% |
| Social Value | Quality | 5.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Isle of Wight Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGYX-7387-YJXG
County Hall
Newport
PO30 1UD
United Kingdom
Contact name: Bethany Fox
Telephone: +44 1983821000
Email: procurement@iow.gov.uk
Website: http://www.iow.gov.uk
Region: UKJ34 - Isle of Wight
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government