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PR2328 - Print and Digital Communications

PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN

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06 May 2026 at 17:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has recently awarded a contract for the "PR2328 - Print and Digital Communications" service. This procurement process, tagged under the Command and House Papers service, involves laying reports before Parliament and falls within the industry category of command, control, communication, and computer systems. Awarded on 31st March 2026 to HH Associates Limited, an SME based in London, the contract is for a period from 17th April 2026 to 16th April 2027. This open procurement procedure was specifically designed to attract small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and was completed by 23rd March 2026. The services will be carried out within England, United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £10,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises, particularly those within the communications and digital services sectors, to engage with public institutions. The nature of the service—providing print and digital communication solutions on an ad hoc call-off basis—presents flexibility and scalability, benefiting businesses capable of delivering responsive and timely services. Organisations with expertise in managing digital communications and those capable of adapting to parliamentary reporting requirements will find this contract particularly suitable for business growth.

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Notice Title

PR2328 - Print and Digital Communications

Notice Description

Command and House Papers service for laying reports before Parliament. The supplier will be used on an ad hoc, call-off basis when needed for this service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77ef3e63-d108-4e73-82f4-d0cec8c4eb0f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6acc8459-bd05-4775-9d14-18cd9daef73a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35710000 - Command, control, communication and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 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
PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3HQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HH ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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