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Command and House Paper Services

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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10 Feb 2026 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Command and House Paper Services" has been conducted by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), located at the Old Admiralty Building, Whitehall, London. This contract involves printing services, classified under CPV code 79810000, with delivery to various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and beyond. Initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement, this selective procurement method reached the award stage, with the contract being completed. The contract, valued at £160,000, runs from 2nd January 2026 to 2nd January 2029. The official award was published on 10th February 2026, following an active award status dated 16th January 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in printing services, as demonstrated by the award to H H Associates Limited, a large company based in London. Companies with capabilities in producing both digital and physical copies of documents, along with delivery and correction services, can compete in such tenders. Engaging in this contract type allows businesses to expand their market presence across diverse geographical areas, from the UK to international territories, thereby strengthening their operational scope and industry standing.

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Notice Title

Command and House Paper Services

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is for the Contracting Authority, the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), to fulfil its requirements to provide Act Papers and Command Papers to Parliament. Command and House Paper Services provide paper and digital copies of Papers, as well as delivery and correction services as and when required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d97a14e1-c4ca-4cbf-a844-b1d62c4779d4
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79810000 - Printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 2 Jan 2029 3-4 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

H H ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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