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ESCC-Provision of a managed service for bulk printing and mailing

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 Jan 2026 at 14:02

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10 Sep 2025 at 08:51

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has completed a procurement process titled "ESCC-Provision of a managed service for bulk printing and mailing," classified under the industry category of printing and related services. The contract, valued at £160,000, pertains to the region of South East, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at completion, having transitioned from planning through to the award of the contract. The process utilized a direct single tender action method, indicated as being below the threshold for full competitive tendering. The contract award was published on 10th September 2025, following the conclusion of the tender period on 8th August 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027.

This contract represents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in printing and mailing services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the tender specifications highlighted suitability for such organisations. The strategic engagement by East Sussex County Council to procure these services from CFH Docmail Limited underscores the potential for growth in the service industry sector through local government contracts. Businesses in the printing sector could leverage this opportunity to expand service offerings and establish or strengthen relationships with government bodies, leveraging frameworks or direct service provisions to secure future collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESCC-Provision of a managed service for bulk printing and mailing

Notice Description

Provision of a managed service for bulk printing and mailing

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b295a2b3-e874-42f8-912a-1e1bc9329981
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fb5aa4f-1bf3-4fd8-a946-e040f5c0c7ef
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 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
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementpmo@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CFH DOCMAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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