Printing of Sandwell Herald Newspaper for Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council · Awarded contract
AwardedPrinting of Sandwell Herald Newspaper for Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Awarded 01 Feb 2024
Awarded01 Feb 2024
Value£60,000.00
SupplierReach Printing Services Limited
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryArts & Culture
Ended 9mo ago2y term
Awarded 1 Feb 2024Expired 31 Jan 2026
About
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council awarded a contract to Reach Printing Services Limited for the printing of the Sandwell Herald newspaper over a two-year period from 1 February 2024 to 31 January 2026, with a contract value of £60,000.
The contract covers up to six editions, each requiring up to approximately 147,000 copies, including bundling, strapping, labelling, and delivery to distribution centres.
The first edition was scheduled for delivery on 23 February 2024.
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