Award

BSiL comms - Printing services (con_29293)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

05 Dec 2025 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has recently concluded the procurement process for printing and distribution services, titled "BSiL comms - Printing services (con_29293)," with the procurement stage being the award. The contract is valued at £16,666.67 and was awarded to Allied Publicity Services (Manchester) Limited. Spanning regions like London and across the Midlands, the contract began on 19th August 2025 and will end on 31st December 2025. This tender falls under the industry category of Goods, specifically focusing on printing services. Utilising a selective procurement method via call-off from a framework agreement, this showcases the structured approach in securing efficient services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the printing and distribution sectors to engage with governmental contracts, offering potential for substantial growth through structured cooperation with the Department for Education. Companies specialising in media and communication services are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. While larger established companies may benefit from such opportunities, this contract exhibits suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), encouraging diverse participation in public sector tenders.

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Notice Title

BSiL comms - Printing services (con_29293)

Notice Description

Printing and distribution services via RM6371 Print Marketplace 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d33b88ad-3db8-4408-b434-d8894b912807
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82c54d1c-00f8-417b-b521-d449fad48574
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,666 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,666 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 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
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLIED PUBLICITY SERVICES (MANCHESTER

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