The Business Solutions and Supply Management Framework Lot 3 - Print Mailing & Digital Communications

SOUTHERN HOUSING

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Award

03 Jun 2026 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "The Business Solutions and Supply Management Framework Lot 3 - Print Mailing & Digital Communications" was conducted by Southern Housing, headquartered in London, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of Printing and Distribution Services (CPV code 79824000) and involves services across several UK regions, including East Midlands, West Midlands, London, South East, and South West. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process has been completed, with the contract worth £950,000 awarded to Continuous Dataprint (U.K.) Limited, spanning from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2027. The award stage was finalised on 1st June 2026, with the official notice published on 3rd June 2026.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given its focus on printing and digital communication services. Companies specialising in print mailing and digital communications services are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. By leveraging innovative service solutions and robust distribution networks across the specified UK regions, businesses can establish themselves as key players in this market segment. The selective procurement approach implies that successful suppliers understand and meet framework requirements, presenting opportunities for businesses focused on tailored and high-quality service provision.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The Business Solutions and Supply Management Framework Lot 3 - Print Mailing & Digital Communications

Notice Description

Print Mailing & Digital Communications

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f3de53ae-3231-4d52-b464-3f18788c7bd2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbd8d4b7-1485-4b90-9511-8ac66bed6a76
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

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


CPV Codes

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 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
SOUTHERN HOUSING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
CR0 9XP
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONTINUOUS DATAPRINT (U.K.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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