We invite suppliers to submit their proposals for the production and distribution of notebooks based on the specifications outlined below:

Notebook Specifications:

1. Format: A5, Hardcover.
2. Cover: white, no cover design (blank), sharp corners. Please submit proposals for both options: textile cover as well as white hardback carton or matte cellophane cover.
3. Endpaper Printing: Printed endpapers (glued transition from book cover to inside pages).
4. Inner Pages: At least 160 pages, 90g paper weight.
5. Printed Inner Pages: 8 printed pages distributed throughout the notebook, the rest of the pages shall be blank.
6. Color printing options for endpaper and printed inner pages: Please submit proposals for both options: print in CMYK (4/4), and CMYK+ 2 Pantone (6/6)
7. 7. Page Grid for non-printed pages: Preferably blank.
8. Edition: 10,000 copies.

Production and Storage:

– Either staggered production or storage should be possible because the material is required at different times and in 11 different locations.

Shipping Information:

We require shipping cost estimates and possibilities to deliver to locations in Germany, Czech Republic, UK, US, and Israel. The shipping schedule and locations are as follows:

– November 20, 2023: Berlin (Germany) – 2 locations.

– December 2023: Los Angeles (US), New York (US) – 2 locations

– February 2024: London (UK) – 2 locations.

– March 2024: Prague (CZ) – 1 location.

– August 2024: Jerusalem (Israel) – 2 locations.

– Oktober 2024: Frankfurt, Heidelberg (Germany) – 2 locations.

We encourage all interested suppliers to submit their best offers by September 20, 2023. Proposals should include a comprehensive breakdown of costs, production schedules, and any other relevant details. Our evaluation criteria are cost effectiveness and sustainability. All queries can be addressed to Dr. Irene Aue-Ben-David at leobaeck@leoback.org.

Thank you for your attention and interest. We look forward to reviewing your proposals.