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Southport Inquiry - Print Services

HOME OFFICE

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26 Mar 2026 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, the Home Office, has recently completed the procurement process for the "Southport Inquiry - Print Services" contract, within the industry category of printing services (CPV: 79810000) and digital printing services (CPV: 79811000). This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement and was awarded to HH Associates Limited. The contract covers a period from 25 March 2026 to 23 April 2026, with services expected to be delivered across several regions, including the United Kingdom and Europe. The total contract value is £37,049.94, with the formal award taking place on 23 February 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-quality digital printing services to engage with public sector work. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in digital and traditional print services are particularly well-suited to pursuing similar future opportunities. The selective procurement method employed suggests that businesses with existing framework agreements or those seeking to establish such relationships should consider engaging with the Home Office for future contracts in this domain.

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Notice Title

Southport Inquiry - Print Services

Notice Description

Contract award notice for the provision of printing services for the Southport Inquiry

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a21d00ab-34b7-435c-bed7-2e0fc3ee4b22
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d29c350-dd7a-4285-a948-dec2d88931a1
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79810000 - Printing services

79811000 - Digital printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,049 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,049 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 23 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
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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