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GSS25089 - GCA Managed Print and Digital Solution Services

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "GSS25089 - GCA Managed Print and Digital Solution Services" has been completed and was announced as an award notice on the 23rd of April, 2025. The procurement, undertaken by UK Shared Business Services Limited, pertains to the printed matter and related products industry, classified under CPV 22000000 and 79800000. It was executed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from the CCS Framework RM6297, specifically for Print and Digital Communications. The contracting authority is based in Swindon, England, with contract services expected for delivery in the postal code area E14 4QZ. The contract commenced on 17th March 2025 and will end on 16th March 2027, with potential annual extensions for two years. HH Associates Limited has been awarded the contract, valued at £40,000, to provide end-to-end managed services including Command & House Paper services.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in managed print and digital solutions, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive service packages. Firms with expertise in printed matter and digital communications and those recognised as SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) or VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) will find this contract particularly beneficial. The procurement framework encourages competitive advantage for companies able to efficiently execute deliverables within predefined frameworks like the CCS. Engaging in such projects will not only enhance the portfolio of participating firms but also establish long-term partnerships with influential entities such as the UK Shared Business Services, potentially opening up further avenues for collaboration in government procurement services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25089 - GCA Managed Print and Digital Solution Services

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under the CCS Framework RM6297 Print and Digital Communications Lot 1: Print and Digital Communications (Direct Award including Command & House Papers). Groceries Code Adjudicator require a contract that provides an end to end managed service including The Command & House Paper service. Please note this contract has the option to extend for an additional 2 years on a annual basis (1+1).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c40fd63-b189-422b-a95c-870f2ae9a4e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51728c2a-a011-4bfb-bc69-01f590630c02
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 16 Mar 2027 1-2 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Ben Oborne
Contact Email
coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867005

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HH ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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