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Annual Mailing of Council Tax, Business Rates and Benefit Letters Guidance & Instructions

WOKING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Feb 2026 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Annual Mailing of Council Tax, Business Rates and Benefit Letters Guidance & Instructions" contract has been completed by Woking Borough Council. This service-oriented tender, classified under postal services related to letters, is focused on printing and posting essential council documents. The contract was awarded to DataGraphic, with the procurement method involving quotations from invited suppliers. The contract period commenced on 22nd January 2026 and will conclude on 1st January 2027. Located in the South East of the United Kingdom, this contract is valued at £70,000, offering opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in postal services or document printing and distribution, particularly those capable of handling local government communications. SMEs and VCSEs are deemed suitable for participation, indicating an inclusive approach by the contracting authority. Engaging in this contract could enhance a company’s portfolio and offer substantial growth opportunities in providing services to local government entities. Larger enterprises, such as DataGraphic, known for its capacity to efficiently manage large-scale document outputs, have already recognised the opportunity by securing the award.

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Notice Title

Annual Mailing of Council Tax, Business Rates and Benefit Letters Guidance & Instructions

Notice Description

This Contract is for the Printing and Posting of Council Tax and Benefit letters.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed5482dd-0ac0-4f87-986a-56b346c23b1c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Quotations from invited suppliers
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64112000 - Postal services related to letters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 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
WOKING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOKING
Postcode
GU21 6YL
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Woking
Electoral Ward
Canalside
Westminster Constituency
Woking

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DATAGRAPHIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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