Award

Provision of Outbound Print Hybrid Mail

COMPANIES HOUSE

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08 Aug 2025 at 14:17

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08 Aug 2025 at 14:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Companies House aimed at acquiring postal services under the title "Provision of Outbound Print Hybrid Mail". This process encompassed printed mail, post, and associated services, valued at £9,950,000. The procurement category falls under services, specifically postal, printing, and distribution services, with the procurement being completed through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering process concluded on 2nd May 2025, with the contract set to span from 3rd July 2025 to 2nd July 2027. The Companies House, located in Cardiff, Wales, acted as the buyer, while APS Group, appointed as the supplier, accepted the award on 23rd May 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth prospects, primarily targeting large-scale enterprises with capabilities in postal, printing, and distribution services. The nature of the services required aligns well with businesses possessing a robust infrastructure to handle significant volumes of printed matter and related products. The engagement under a framework agreement suggests stable operations for the contract duration, providing firms with a platform to forge long-term service delivery and enhance their portfolio in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Outbound Print Hybrid Mail

Notice Description

Provision of printed mail, post and associated services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b929852-e75e-4465-a12e-e0bf47da7086
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8536d97-bb8b-422a-a495-eabb1543eb8f
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

64110000 - Postal services

79810000 - Printing services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,950,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,950,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 202510 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2025 - 2 Jul 2027 1-2 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
COMPANIES HOUSE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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