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Print Services Call Off for DEFRA 2025-2029

DEFRA

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30 May 2025 at 08:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) recently concluded a selective procurement process for print services under a framework agreement. The contract titled "Print Services Call Off for DEFRA 2025-2029" involves the development of general, compression, and print utility software. Located at Marsham Street, London, DEFRA engaged in this process, which was completed with the award on 26th May 2025, effective from 27th May 2025 to 26th May 2029. The procurement value is set at £4,905,097 GBP, and the service coverage spans the United Kingdom as well as various international regions including the British Overseas Territories and Europe, among others.

This tender represents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in IT services and software development focused on print and utility solutions. The awarded contract to HH Associates Ltd, a supplier based in the UK, indicates that businesses experienced in executing large-scale and international service delivery may have a competitive edge. This contract aligns with strategic objectives for service providers aiming to expand their footprint in governmental contracts and engage with long-term, competitive partnerships.

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Notice Title

Print Services Call Off for DEFRA 2025-2029

Notice Description

Print Services Call Off for DEFRA 2025-2029

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-624d6ae3-092c-4587-9339-b804cf05d700
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b55726f-ec32-4ef4-a844-8d7ee98ab42a
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212770 - General, compression and print utility software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,905,097 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,905,097 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
26 May 2025 - 26 May 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
DEFRA
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

HH ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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