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GB-Bristol: Command and House Papers Service

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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25 Feb 2026 at 08:20

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "GB-Bristol: Command and House Papers Service" has been completed, with the tender awarded by the Office for Students, located in Bristol, UK. This contract falls under the services category, specifically printing and delivery services, classified by CPV code 79823000. It covers the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract running from 3rd February 2026 to 2nd February 2027. The award stage was reached on 25th February 2026, following the tender period ending on 1st February 2026. The procurement encompassed a budget of £10,000 and utilised an unspecified method. The large-scale supplier chosen for this contract is HH Associates Ltd.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for companies in the printing and delivery services sector, particularly those with capabilities for large-scale operations. Firms specialising in logistics and document management may benefit from such contracts by leveraging their expertise to deliver quality services to governmental and educational organisations. Although the procurement process favoured larger suppliers, businesses equipped to handle similar scale projects should consider developing partnerships or expanding their service offerings to increase competitiveness in future tenders. The focus on the South West region also highlights an area of geographical interest for regional businesses seeking growth by serving governmental contracts.

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Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Command and House Papers Service

Notice Description

Command and House Papers Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-896a8f17-03d5-4001-94fa-0a9593861428
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2734cc2f-451b-4349-971f-8e021ed2edb3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

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
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 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
OFFICE FOR STUDENTS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8SR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Gifford
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HH ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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