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Printing and Posting Services for Hampshire Pensions Services

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Jul 2026 at 14:03

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Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council has completed a procurement process for printing and mailing services to support Hampshire Pension Services. The contract, titled "Printing and Posting Services for Hampshire Pensions Services," falls under the industry category of printing and related services and is classified with the CPV code 79800000. The procurement was conducted via a selective method as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service Postal Services & Solutions Framework RM6280, Lot 6. The contract, valued at £466,000, commenced on 1st June 2026 and will end on 31st May 2031, with the key delivery location being Winchester, England (SO23 8UJ). The procurement process transitioned from tender to award on 15th May 2026, marking the completion stage with CFH Docmail Ltd selected as the supplier.

This contract offers an excellent avenue for large enterprises experienced in secure printing and mailing operations, particularly those proficient in handling regulatory compliance and operational continuity in communications. Although this tender was not aimed at SMEs or VCSOs, businesses specialising in postal solutions and services, especially those capable of providing robust print and mail offerings, will find similar opportunities fruitful for expanding their portfolio. Collaborations with public sector organisations such as Hampshire County Council can enhance business visibility and credibility within governmental procurement circles.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Printing and Posting Services for Hampshire Pensions Services

Notice Description

Hampshire Pension Services (HPS) has entered into a new contract for the provision of secure and timely print and mail services, ensuring the continued delivery of essential communications to pension scheme members. While the majority of member correspondence is issued electronically via email or made available through the online pension member portal, a proportion of members continue to require printed communications in accordance with statutory disclosure requirements. The scope of the contract includes the printing, enclosing and mailing of pension-related correspondence, together with associated services to support secure handling, regulatory compliance and operational continuity. The contract has been awarded via a call-off under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Postal Services & Solutions Framework RM6280, Lot 6.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-edbcc3b9-afd6-40eb-a68f-5f5be7a85824
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2007e2c-0467-4c75-9256-09b14ec79acd
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£466,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£304,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
19 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 Over 5 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
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UD
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)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CFH DOCMAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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