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Hybrid Mail Solution & Bulk Printing for South Staffordshire District Council - Mini-Competition via Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework Agreement for Postal Service & Solutions RM6280

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Mar 2026 at 12:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Hybrid Mail Solution and Bulk Printing contract was conducted by Staffordshire County Council, a local authority in England. The tender focused on postal services under the CPV classification 64110000 and aimed to appoint a supplier for a hybrid mail solution and bulk printing, predominantly serving the Revenues and Benefits team of South Staffordshire District Council. The procurement method was a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service Framework Agreement for Postal Service & Solutions RM6280. This process, which concluded with the award stage on 30 March 2026, marks a value of £500,000. The contract period spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030, with services provided primarily within the West Midlands region.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in postal services and printing. It is particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the tender's suitability criteria. The successful supplier, PSL Print Management Limited, exemplifies the type of businesses well-positioned to benefit, leveraging their capacity to provide comprehensive postal and printing solutions. Entering into such contracts enhances market reach and fosters partnerships with public sector entities, potentially leading to further opportunities through established frameworks and government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hybrid Mail Solution & Bulk Printing for South Staffordshire District Council - Mini-Competition via Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework Agreement for Postal Service & Solutions RM6280

Notice Description

South Staffordshire Council is a district council within the county of Staffordshire. The Council is seeking to appoint a supplier for the provision of hybrid mail solutions for a period of up to 4 years. The Council is seeking a new contract in hybrid mail solutions for services across the whole of the Council with the majority of the anticipated work coming from the Revenues and Benefits team. Alongside the hybrid mail solution, SSDC is also procuring bulk print service also.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08e82b62-2d6a-4f8b-8cf3-733e674c3119
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64110000 - Postal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2LP
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PSL PRINT MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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