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Contract Award for Print and Data Capture for 2027 Census Test

Office for National Statistics

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01 Jul 2026 at 10:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has awarded a contract valued at £608,079.70 to PSL Print Management Ltd for providing an end-to-end solution for the print and data capture services required for the 2027 Census Test. The contract, falling under the industry category of printed matter and data capture services, encompasses the printing, delivery, and secure destruction of census materials across the United Kingdom. The procurement process, now at the Award stage and completed, operated via a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. Important dates in the procurement timeline include the tender period ending on 20th March 2026, with the contract period spanning from 1st May 2026 to 30th June 2027.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in printing and data services to grow by potentially engaging in future frameworks and call-offs with the ONS. Businesses specialising in these sectors, especially those with experience in handling sensitive data and efficient distribution logistics, are well-suited for such contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to explore these opportunities, especially as this procurement highlights the suitability of such business types. Engaging in public procurement processes like these could enhance a company's visibility, reputation, and business reach within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Award for Print and Data Capture for 2027 Census Test

Notice Description

The ONS has awarded a contract for an end-to-end solution to support print and delivery of Census materials for the 2027 Test. It also includes data capture from return questionnaires and the secure destruction of all paper questionnaires.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-41b83780-c190-4b86-95d7-13379adb6777
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63f67021-dfa7-4b1b-a990-751b721b2208
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

72313000 - Data capture services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£608,079 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£608,079 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Jun 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
Office for National Statistics
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Postcode Area
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PSL Print Management Ltd

Further Information

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