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Comms & Marketing Print Contract

THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED

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29 Jan 2026 at 11:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Thirteen Housing Group Limited, based in Middlesbrough, England, awarding a contract for the "Comms & Marketing Print Contract" to AlphaGraphics Ltd. This contract falls under the printing services category (CPV code 79810000) and is valued at £466,666. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering stage is now complete, with key dates indicating the contract period starting on 21st August 2026 and ending on 20th August 2027. The procurement was particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and it concluded with an award status on 19th August 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-quality digital and litho printing, custom signage, and marketing solutions. Companies with expertise in direct mail campaigns, large-format displays, and brand identity management are well-positioned to benefit. As the procurement process favours SMEs, businesses of this scale can find substantial growth potential by securing similar contracts. Contracting with a well-established buyer like Thirteen Housing Group Limited can enhance a supplier's market reputation and provide a steady revenue stream within the UK’s printing services sector.

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Notice Title

Comms & Marketing Print Contract

Notice Description

AlphaGraphics is a full-service provider specializing in high-quality digital and litho printing, custom signage, marketing solutions, and graphic design services for businesses. They offer a wide range of services including direct mail campaigns, large-format displays, and brand identity management.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc76027e-6ff6-426e-91a6-1c7deae7cbb8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4327b43-bca4-4ff1-942c-2d6a51d4aaae
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79810000 - Printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£466,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£466,666 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2026 - 20 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS2 1QG
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALPHAGRAPHICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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