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DHSC: Finance - Print Management Services (FY2025-26)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

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18 Jun 2025 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) has completed the procurement process for print management services in the fiscal year 2025-26 under the title "DHSC: Finance - Print Management Services (FY2025-26)". This contract involves printing services, specifically the production of parliamentary command and house papers along with print copies of the Abortion Notification Service HSA4 form. The procurement was conducted using a selective method with a call-off from a framework agreement, ensuring a contract value of £500,000. The tender stage concluded on 30 April 2025, followed by the award stage, which was active from 28 May 2025. The contract period commenced on 1 May 2025 and continues until 30 April 2027, covering regions in England, including London with postal code SW1H 0EU.

This contract creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing services to partner with public sector buyers such as the DHSC. Although the opportunity is not explicitly targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, firms capable of handling large-scale print management services are particularly well-suited for such contracts. Increasingly, businesses can leverage contractual engagements like this to expand operations, enhance their client portfolio, and solidify their reputation in providing essential public sector services. HH Associates UK Limited, awarded the contract, exemplifies how a capable supplier can successfully secure growth opportunities by aligning with public sector needs.

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Notice Title

DHSC: Finance - Print Management Services (FY2025-26)

Notice Description

A print service for the printing and production of parliamentary command and house papers and for print copies of the Abortion Notification Service HSA4 form.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3481732-93cb-4820-a29a-914cb3e09b44
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99819206-189e-4bc6-91f6-9e797467c2bc
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
Not specified
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
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 OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Department of Health & Social Care
Contact Email
procurement.operations@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02072104850

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), 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

HH ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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