Distribution of the Sandwell Herald council newspaper 2026-28

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-066bf0Procurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableclosed for bids
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Estimated value

£96k

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

17 Mar 2026

Deadline 27 Mar 2026

Description

Distribution of the Sandwell Herald council newspaper 2026-28 Sandwell Council requires an experienced supplier to handle the distribution of the Sandwell Herald newspaper in line with its current specifications for up to six editions for the period 20 April 2026 to 19 April 2028. Please note that the Herald is designed separately and printing is handled via a separate contract. The most recent edition can be viewed at www.sandwell.gov.uk/herald The number of Herald editions per annum, and over the 2-year contract, will be subject to demand and budget. The first edition under the contract is expected to distribute in July 2026. We anticipate up to six editions over the two-year contract.

Scope

Reference
SMBC 26009
Total value
£96,000 excluding VAT
£120,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
19 Apr 2026 to 19 Feb 2028
Main category
services
CPV classifications
79824000
Contract locations
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

This is being conducted through Sandwell's e-sourcing portal ( in-tend ) Please Follow link below to register on in-tend portal Link is http://tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/Home

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
18 Mar 2026, 5:00 pm
Submission deadline
27 Mar 2026, 5:00 pm
Submission address
http://tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/Home
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition