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Command & House Papers Service

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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25 Feb 2026 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has successfully completed the contracting process for the Command & House Papers Service. This procurement falls under the industry category of printing and related services and is situated in the United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the award stage with H H Associates Limited being appointed as the supplier. The contract, valued at GBP 40,000, is set to commence on 1 April 2026 and will conclude on 31 March 2027. The procurement was executed using a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, which was suited for SMEs. The tender period concluded on 14 January 2026, and the award was made on 25 February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the printing and pre-production services industry to expand their operations and establish partnerships with government departments. The contract includes services such as artwork, design, and editorial services alongside printing and delivery, which could be of interest to companies specialising in comprehensive publication services. Though the awarded contract favoured H H Associates Limited, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were deemed suitable to compete during the tendering phase. As such, contracts like this offer growth potential to SMEs capable of providing high-quality, efficient service solutions to governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

Command & House Papers Service

Notice Description

Command & House Paper Service for MHCLG and ALBs including all pre-production services (such as artwork, design and editorial services) and printing services as well as delivery to parliament.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5cfc4d48-b041-47a1-ace6-cffc630b159c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7420b493-a561-4b74-94ea-3b2568f35c56
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

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