Award

Print Management Services

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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Award

22 May 2026 at 11:58

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has completed a tender process for Print Management Services, under the award stage as of 22nd May 2026. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Services related to printing" and includes additional classifications such as "Printing services" and "Printing and related services." The services to be provided are predominantly located in England, with an emphasis on Newcastle upon Tyne, where the CQC is based. The procurement was conducted through the CCS (RM6297) Print and Digital Communications Agreement, utilising a Direct Award process as a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract, valued at £291,666.67, will commence on 1st June 2026 and continue until 31st May 2029, with the supplier being H H Associates Limited.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in print management, design, and fulfilment services, particularly those capable of leveraging existing frameworks and agreements. While the procurement process was selective, indicating that only pre-qualified companies could bid, businesses with prior experience in public sector contracts, particularly those familiar with the Care Quality Commission's requirements, would have been well-suited for this opportunity. Although the awarded contract has concluded, other companies in the printing industry can look for similar procurement opportunities to foster their growth by preparing for future tenders within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Print Management Services

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) requires a print management company to deliver print, design and fulfilment requirements. This procurement was undertaken through the CCS (RM6297) Print and Digital Communications Agreement, Lot 1: Print and Digital Communications (Direct Award including Command & House Papers) following the Direct Award process. The Contract is awarded for a total period of 36 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional extensions. Contract Reference: CQC EPS 118

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25409e97-c40a-490c-8b2c-81ef94e76fe4
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

79810000 - Printing services

79820000 - Services related to printing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£291,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£291,666 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 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
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 4PA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
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
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

H H ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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