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S013/24 - The Command and House Paper Service

PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN

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21 Nov 2025 at 11:13

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Award

23 Apr 2025 at 13:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) completed a procurement process titled "S013/24 - The Command and House Paper Service," falling under the industry category of printing services (CPV code 79810000). This procurement was conducted through a direct award method and is related to the provision of command and house paper services for PHSO. The award stage of this contract was reached on 5th November 2025, with a total contract value of £30,000. The contract, intended for SMEs, covers a period from 28th December 2025 to 27th December 2028. The service will be delivered in England, within the UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in printing services, particularly those that qualify as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Engaging in such governmental contracts, businesses can enhance their market footprint and establish themselves as reliable partners to public sector entities. The direct award nature of the tender signals a preference for straightforward procurement processes, benefitting businesses that can swiftly and effectively meet service requirements without prolonged bidding periods.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S013/24 - The Command and House Paper Service

Notice Description

Provision of Command and House Paper Services for PHSO.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d665e5db-3585-402f-b3dd-4c1e89d7a1c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af6a0517-bf9b-44b9-a9fe-8844d467813a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2028 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
PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3HQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HH ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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