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Print Management System

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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06 Mar 2026 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Southampton City Council involves the award of a contract for a Print Management System, categorised under "Printed matter and related products" and "Marketing services". This project took place in Southampton, England, with the procurement method being selective call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process reached the award stage on 6th March 2026, with the contract set to run from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2027. The total contract value is £200,000, with £100,000 awarded actively to Cubiquity Media.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in print management services and related marketing activities, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as it is designed to be suitable for SMEs. With the procurement having utilised a selective process, businesses with a strong presence in framework agreements are well-positioned to compete. The successful supplier, Cubiquity Media, exemplifies the competitive advantage for SMEs in this sector.

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Notice Title

Print Management System

Notice Description

Print management services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ce6bf513-30fd-4d1a-9104-5082e43c3c5d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07b2ced5-46b2-4123-8844-228ffe3d39ab
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

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


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 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
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CUBIQUITY MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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