SPS 2359 - Publications Printing and Distribution Services

Descriptions

Royal Greenwich invites tenders for contractors to provide Printing and Distribution Services [the Services]. This tender is divided into two lots and each lot will be awarded separately to the successful tenderer: Lot 1 - Printing Lot 2 - Distribution Tenderers can tender for one or both lots Lot 1 - The aim of the procurement is to appoint a printing company to provide print reprographic and electronic publication services. The Service Provider will produce RBG publication Greenwich Info, in the format of a mini tabloid newspaper or standard tabloid on either a fortnightly, monthly or quarterly frequency. RBG requires high quality print and reprographics company, particularly regarding photographs and colour definition to fulfil the needs of the council's printed communication, currently named "Greenwich Info". Lot 2 - Royal Borough of Greenwich (RBG) is seeking a service provider that will carry out distribution of Greenwich Info. Independent research carried out by MORI showed that one of the most effective ways a council can improve its image is to communicate through a regular Council publication. The council is involved in this process and signed up to these principles and are fully committed to producing a publication that is delivered door to door and which: oProvide unbiased, factual, useful and interesting information on the services they provide, as well as community news and stories from partner organisations. oEncourage residents to play an active role in their communities. oFacilitate access to RBG services by residents. oAct as a vehicle for community engagement. oOffer an opportunity for residents to feedback their views. oFoster a sense of community spirit.