Award

Supply Of Revenues and Benefits Printing and Mailing Services

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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13 Mar 2026 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Supply Of Revenues and Benefits Printing and Mailing Services" was completed by Westmorland and Furness Council, with PSL Print Management Ltd awarded the contract. The tender falls under the industry categories of Mailing Services and Printing and Related Services, and covers the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method involved a selective approach, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the award date of 4 March 2026, with the contract set to commence on 1 June 2026 and conclude on 31 December 2026. The contract's total value amounts to £80,000 GBP, aligning with the service category within the procurement process that was originally initiated as a tender.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in printing and mailing services. Given the procurement's selective nature from a framework agreement, firms already equipped with proficiency in managing large-scale mailing operations and statutory service delivery could gain substantial contracts. With suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, the tender invites entities dedicated to supporting council operations, creating prospects for local businesses aiming to expand their portfolios and capabilities in providing tailored solutions to public organisations like Westmorland and Furness Council. Businesses excelling in efficient mailing logistics and cost-effective print management are particularly well-suited to benefit from such contracts.

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Notice Title

Supply Of Revenues and Benefits Printing and Mailing Services

Notice Description

Contract relating to the provision of printing and mailing solutions for the delivery of the Revenues and Benefits statutory service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d48ba82-5cf9-4543-9a62-23302cb9f329
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79571000 - Mailing services

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PSL PRINT MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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