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Printing of the Sandwell Herald council newspaper - AWARD

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Buyer Address: Freeth Street, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 3DB, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Chris Horst

Contact Email: chris_horst@sandwell.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: 0121 569 3037

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
60714.0 GBP
Published
23 Jan 2026, 13:08
Deadline
07 Jan 2026, 17:00
Contract Start
01 Feb 2026, 00:00
Contract End
31 Jan 2028, 23:59
Category
services
CPV
79800000 - Printing and related services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Reach Printing Services Limited
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

Printing of the Sandwell Herald council newspaper Sandwell Council's Communications Team is seeking quotations from an experienced contractor to print the Sandwell Herald newspaper in line with its current look for a two-year contract covering the period 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2028. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Wednesday 7 January 2026 @ 17:00hrs

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