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DfT Provision of Print and Digital Communications Services, Command & House Papers

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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27 Mar 2025 at 12:42

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has concluded the procurement process for the provision of Print and Digital Communications Services, specifically Command & House Papers. The contract falls under the industry category of Printing Services (CPV code 79810000) and spans various global locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other regions. The procurement method utilised was a call-off from a CCS framework agreement, specifically Lot 1. The tender period ended on 1 February 2025, with the contract active from 13 March 2025 until 26 December 2028.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in printing and digital communication services, particularly those that have the capacity to handle large-scale and multi-region contracts. Given the framework-based procurement method, businesses that are well-integrated into such frameworks stand a higher chance of being selected. The contract has been awarded to H H ASSOCIATES LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, indicating the opportunity for substantial business growth for companies that can offer competitive and comprehensive service packages.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfT Provision of Print and Digital Communications Services, Command & House Papers

Notice Description

Provision of Print and Digital Communications Services, Command & House Papers. This contract was awarded inline with CCS framework Lot 1 - Print and Digital Communications Framework. This is a 4-year call-off contract with an initial 2-year period and two further one-year extension options, making a total of 4 years 2+ 1+1.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77e869fe-3b41-4633-9a3f-70890edf8a5f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbb77eb1-547d-478d-8e49-4a0f4b4481f3
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2025 - 26 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Costaki Costi
Contact Email
costaki.costi@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

H H ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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