Scope
Reference
OPEN20251636
Description
North Tyneside Council is looking to appoint an experienced organisation to print their residents' magazine. This will be three editions per year in spring, summer and winter.
The Contractor shall be required to print 98,500 magazines and deliver 97,300 copies to an organisation which the Authority has appointed to carry out its distribution; and the remaining 1,200 copies to the Authority's Quadrant headquarters. All copies of the magazines shall be delivered within seven days of receipt of the artwork from the Authority. Please note there are restrictions on the size of vehicles that can access the council offices site. Vehicles of class 1 HGV (Articulated Lorries) size and above are unable to access the site.
Total value (estimated)
- £66,000 excluding VAT
- £79,200 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027
- Possible extension to 31 December 2028
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract is 2 x 12 months (to cover six editions) three editions per year (spring, summer and winter) for two years with the option to extend for a further 1 x 12 months at the Authority's discretion.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
Contract locations
- UKC22 - Tyneside
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
- UK suppliers
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
17 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
21 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tender submissions to be submitted via OPEN.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality Award criteria as per tender documentation - 50% quality inclusive of 10% Social Value |
Quality | 60% |
| Price | Pricing criteria as per tender documentation/Pricing schedule. |
Price | 40% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.open-uk.org/
All tender information and documentation are held on the above e-tendering portal.
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Contracting authority
North Tyneside Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYBQ-4733-WWLW
Quadrant
North Tyneside
NE27 0BY
United Kingdom
Contact name: Bailey Spray
Email: Bailey.spray@northtyneside.gov.uk
Website: https://my.northtyneside.gov.uk/
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government