Award

Printed Stationery (Print/Store/Deliver)

COMPANIES HOUSE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jun 2025 at 14:54

Tender

07 Jan 2025 at 13:02

Planning

05 Dec 2024 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

Companies House, a national agency based in Cardiff, United Kingdom, has completed its procurement process for the supply of printed stationery, specifically focusing on manufacturing, storing, administering, and distributing envelopes to be delivered to its Cardiff location. The procurement procedure, identified under the title "Printed Stationery (Print/Store/Deliver)", was conducted through an open procedure aligned with legal basis CELEX: 32014L0024. The procurement falls under the CPV category 30199700, relating to printed stationery except forms, with a total contract value of £150,000. The award stage was completed on 10th June 2025, with APS Group named as the successful supplier. Key performance periods were initially outlined in a tender document with a closing date for submissions on 6th February 2025.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the print and supply chain sectors, especially those specialising in high-quality and environmentally sustainable solutions. It provides an opportunity for SMEs, as evidenced by the active participation of such enterprises during the bidding process. Businesses capable of maintaining stock levels efficiently, providing regular updates, and offering flexibility in delivery schedules, along with a focus on suggesting efficiency improvements, would be well-suited to such tenders. Companies equipped to handle manufacturing specifications and distribution logistics while adhering to sustainability practices will find this procurement process an advantageous prospect for growth and consolidation in the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Title

Printed Stationery (Print/Store/Deliver)

Notice Description

Companies House is looking to provide notification to the market ahead of a planned procurement exercise for its Printed Stationery (Print/Store/Deliver) contract.<br/><br/>This is to support supplier readiness in responding to our requirements for a supplier to manufacture, store, administer, and distribute printed stationery (primarily envelopes). The contract requires the supplier to produce envelopes that meet detailed specifications and ensure appropriate packaging to prevent damage during transit. Envelopes must be delivered to Companies House Cardiff, with the supplier maintaining stock levels and managing stock to prevent obsolescence. Regular updates on stock levels are required. Deliveries will be scheduled weekly, with flexibility to adjust based on demand. The supplier is also expected to suggest efficiency improvements and environmentally friendly solutions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Companies House is looking to provide notification to the market ahead of a planned procurement exercise for its Printed Stationery (Print/Store/Deliver) contract.

This is to support supplier readiness in responding to our requirements for a supplier to manufacture, store, administer, and distribute printed stationery (primarily envelopes). The contract requires the supplier to produce envelopes that meet detailed specifications and ensure appropriate packaging to prevent damage during transit. Envelopes must be delivered to Companies House Cardiff, with the supplier maintaining stock levels and managing stock to prevent obsolescence. Regular updates on stock levels are required. Deliveries will be scheduled weekly, with flexibility to adjust based on demand. The supplier is also expected to suggest efficiency improvements and environmentally friendly solutions.

Options: Two one year extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c297
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031332-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30199230 - Envelopes

30199700 - Printed stationery except forms

30199711 - Printed window envelopes

30199712 - Printed non-window envelopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMPANIES HOUSE
Contact Name
Corporate Services
Contact Email
commercial@companieshouse.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APS GROUP

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