Scope
Reference
ASH/25/159
Description
Ashford Borough Council (ABC) are looking to procure a provider for the printing of the Ashford For You Magazine. There are two editions per year, delivered to households across the borough of Ashford, Kent.
Total value (estimated)
- £56,000 excluding VAT
- £67,200 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 13 February 2026 to 12 February 2029
- Possible extension to 12 February 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Initial term of 3 years with a possible 1 year extension.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79810000 - Printing services
Contract locations
- UKJ4 - Kent
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
9 December 2025, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders to be submitted via the Delta eSourcing portal https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Price/Quality
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk Procurement documents can be accessed via the Delta eSourcing portal.
Technical specifications to be met
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk Procurement documents can be accessed via the Delta eSourcing portal.
Contracting authority
Ashford Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJTC-7477-RLVM
International House, Dover Place
Ashford
TN23 1HU
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@ashford.gov.uk
Region: UKJ45 - Mid Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government