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Award

10 Jul 2026 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

Dixons Academies Charitable Trust Ltd, located in Bradford, England, has completed the procurement process to directly award a contract for printing curriculum booklets, valued at £600,000. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Printing and related services" with the specific CPV code 79800000. This contract was initiated as a direct award, and the award was confirmed on 10th July 2026 to CDS (Corporate Document Services Limited), based in Leeds. The contract period commenced on 5th May 2026 and is set to conclude on 4th May 2027, with services needed across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender offers potential avenues for growth to businesses specialising in printing services, particularly those with capabilities in handling multiple delivery addresses, as specified for locations internationally. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in curriculum materials and a focus on strong service delivery may find opportunities in partnering or subcontracting within the scope of this service category. The procurement method of direct award suggests a streamlined opportunity with less competitive bidding, which may suit businesses looking to engage in direct collaborations with educational trusts like Dixons Academies.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CA18212 - Dixons Academies Trust - Printing Curriculum Booklets

Notice Description

Dixons Academies Trust are looking at procuring printing curriculum booklets To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18212. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18212 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-539e75f8-7f2a-4da1-ac36-f9a03c22ba8b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b88dca6-4893-4805-8f3c-166cc92ba4ce
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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

79800000 - Printing and related services

79810000 - Printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 4 May 2027 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
DIXONS ACADEMIES CHARITABLE TRUST LTD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD5 7RR
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Little Horton
Westminster Constituency
Bradford East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDS (CORPORATE DOCUMENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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