Prior information notice
This notice is a call for competition
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Unit G3, Harbour Yard, Chelsea Harbour
London
SW10 0XD
UK
Contact person: Joe Varghese
E-mail: joe.varghese@nhs.net
NUTS: UKI33
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: NHS
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
PROVISION OF MAGAZINE DESIGN AND PRINT SUPPORT SERVICES
II.1.2) Main CPV code
22213000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The Royal Marsden is assessing costs and suppliers to deliver the best creative execution and value for money for its suite of magazines, while adhering to the brand guidelines and design template for RM, Private Care, and Progress magazines - and the brand values of the Trust, Private Care and The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. RM is the Trust’s flagship magazine for patients, staff and foundation trust members; Private Care magazine is distributed to GPs, corporate partners and other potential referrers; Progress is The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity’s magazine for supporters, donors and potential donors.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
260 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
22213000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The restricted tender will be conducted in two stages. In the first stage, suppliers will be invited to complete a Supplier Questionnaire (SQ). Selected suppliers will then progress to the second stage, where they will be asked to submit a tender response and presentation. These submissions will be evaluated based on the following criteria: <br/>Evaluation criteria Weighting<br/>Tender Quality Questions<br/> 40%<br/>Tender Social Value Questions <br/> 10%<br/>Bidders Presentations<br/> 20%<br/>Tender Pricing <br/> 30%<br/>Total<br/> 100%
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Price
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
260 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest
Date:
22/03/2025
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The High Court
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
20/02/2025