Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

Tender description

Highways England would like to procure a suitable supplier that has the capability and capacity to produce (and therefore continue production of) an existing Highways England monthly staff magazine for a period of 24 months. Publication of the first edition of this replacement magazine will be required around mid to late February 2017, to ensure continuity of this publication. We are therefore looking to continue with the current format of the magazine, which is A4 size, printed in full colour on glossy paper and stapled. It is expected that there will be the requirement of up to approx 5 200 copies of the magazine to be distributed to various locations within England. In addition to the production, the chosen supplier will also be required to assist the client, by providing all ancillary services associated with the final product (i.e. client interviews and photography for new articles, supply, design (including graphics where required) proof reading, and some editorial support. The production of a monthly magazine, that is colourised, printed on A4 paper and between 16 - 20 pages. Highways England will require up to 5 200 copies per edition. Alongside the production of the magazine the supplier will be required to provide all services required to make the final product successful; Services will therefore include client interviews and photography (for articles), the supply of all materials for the finalised product, provide expertise for both magazine design and production, proof reading including editorial support for the client and finally the final production (including distribution) of the finished magazine.