Award

Apprenticeship certificate printing

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

18 Dec 2025 at 14:45

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by the Department for Education (DfE), was focused on the "Apprenticeship Certificate Printing" project within the services industry category. This tender involves handling the printing and secure dispatch of apprenticeship certificates across multiple regions, including the UK, Europe, and worldwide territories. The procurement has reached the "Award" stage, with the contract awarded to HH Associates Limited on 18th December 2025. The contract is valued at £4,060,771.86 and will be active from 1st January 2026 to 1st January 2029. The procurement method was selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, emphasising a systematic approach to selecting a qualified supplier.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in printing and logistics services, particularly those capable of managing high-volume, geographically diverse deliveries. While the awarded contract favoured a large supplier, companies that provide innovative solutions for secure printing and efficient distribution could position themselves competitively for future similar opportunities. Businesses with experience in integrating IT systems for service tracking and reporting would also find such contracts advantageous for growth, particularly those that can enhance service reliability and client satisfaction across multiple sectors like education providers and public institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Apprenticeship certificate printing

Notice Description

The supplier will handle the white paper factory printing and distribution of DfE certificates for apprenticeship standards, frameworks, and T Levels, including distinct certificate and covering letter designs for each. They will package and dispatch certificates securely to various recipients (employers, apprentices, schools, colleges, training providers) using tracked delivery. The service includes integration of tracking data with DfE systems, proof of delivery reporting, artwork amendments, management of undelivered certificates, and secure destruction of returned items.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aea83ee3-27bd-4924-9659-8aa5dfc702c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a798ac51-4ad4-455d-ac4f-ed6ce905a6ef
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

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,060,771 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,060,771 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2029 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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

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