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Command and House Papers

OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)

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17 Jun 2025 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process detailed in this document involves a contract awarded by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), located at 2nd Floor, One Friargate, Station Square, Coventry, England. The contract, titled "Command and House Papers," is focused on printing and distribution services, specifically for the Ofqual Annual Report and Accounts. Classified under CPV code 79824000, this contract covers the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure, indicating transparency and equal opportunity for potential suppliers. Key contractual dates include the start date of 1st March 2025 and the end date of 28th February 2029, with the tender period having concluded on 1st January 2025. As of 17th June 2025, the tender is at the award stage, with a total contract value of £48,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing and distribution services, particularly those poised to engage in long-term contractual obligations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could find this tender particularly appealing, given the suitability provisions that favour SMEs. The successful supplier, Hh Global, demonstrates the possibility for similar companies to engage with governmental entities and expand their portfolios through public sector engagements. Such a contract can lead to increased visibility and credibility within the industry, positioning businesses advantageously for future opportunities in government contracts and potentially facilitating long-term business growth.

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Notice Title

Command and House Papers

Notice Description

Printing, preparation, publishing and distribution of Ofqual Annual Report and Accounts, commencing with the 2024/25 financial year report and accounts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-528c001e-79af-40cd-8979-df7c7ae55086
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e536eec6-8825-46f3-9367-2aa6fc7bdf26
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 202512 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2GN
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HH GLOBAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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