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Further competition from PfH Business Solutions and Supply Management Framework - Printing and Distribution Services for Dorset Council's Residents Magazine

DORSET COUNCIL

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16 Feb 2026 at 11:57

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Summary of the contracting process

Dorset Council, based in Dorchester, has completed the procurement process for printing and distribution services for its residents' magazine under the PfH Business Solutions and Supply Management Framework. The awarded contract is for a total value of £265,540 and spans a three-year period starting from 1 February 2026, with potential extensions for up to two additional years. This selective procurement sought a supplier capable of producing and distributing a full-colour, 16-page A4 magazine twice yearly, delivered to approximately 187,000 households in the South West of England. The contract has been awarded to Continuous Data Print (UK) Ltd.

This tender presents notable opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and suppliers with experience in lithographic printing and distribution within the office and computing machinery sector. Companies expanding their portfolio in the South West region or looking to engage with public sector clients may find this contract beneficial for establishing long-term business relationships with Dorset Council. With the contract opportunity extending up to five years, there is substantial scope for businesses to showcase their capabilities in handling large-scale print and delivery processes efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Further competition from PfH Business Solutions and Supply Management Framework - Printing and Distribution Services for Dorset Council's Residents Magazine

Notice Description

**THIS IS A NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ONLY** Dorset Council sought a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to deliver both printing and distribution services for its residents' magazine, Dorset Council News (DCN), under a single contractual arrangement. DCN has been published since 2019 and is currently issued twice yearly (March and October) to approximately 187,000 households. The supplier will be responsible for the printing of a 16-page A4 magazine in full-colour using four colour lithographic printing. Dorset Council's requirements are for a single supplier capable of delivering both printing and distribution services for DCN over a three-year contract, with the option to extend for up to two additional years (3 + 1 + 1).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c3e84a35-1290-4c8d-91ea-5e6b805b205a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ada899f-4074-4058-b55b-1a417d11a6d4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£265,540 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£265,540 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 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
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONTINUOUS DATA PRINT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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