This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Sep 2025 at 11:33

Tender

22 Apr 2025 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

Northern Gas Networks Limited has completed the procurement process for its Managed Print Services, focusing on modernisation and enhancement in alignment with its business strategies. This process falls under the service industry category, specifically printing and related services, within the region of the United Kingdom. The procurement, executed through a competitive flexible procedure, reached its award stage with a contract award valued at approximately £430,454, exclusive of VAT, and a gross amount of £516,544.8. The contract period is set from 21st December 2025 to 20th December 2028, with potential for renewal up to 2033. Key dates included the award notice published on 4th September 2025, with the standstill period ending on 15th September 2025.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for companies offering managed print and related services. Businesses with capabilities in providing modern and enhanced print solutions could find substantial opportunities in this contract. The procurement method, selective and competitive, demands rigorous evaluation, where suppliers are reviewed based on a mix of commercial and non-commercial criteria. Firms adept at navigating such competitive tenders, equipped with efficient service and competitive costing strategies, are well-suited to benefit from participation in similar tenders by private utilities like Northern Gas Networks Limited. This sets a precedent for future opportunities, given the potential structured extensions over the contract's lifetime.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Managed Print Services

Notice Description

NGN's existing Managed Print Service (MPS) contract is approaching renewal with our current service provider. NGN is tendering its MPS to explore the possibility of modernising and continuing to build on improving the service expectations, along with enhancing and optimising our MPS in alignment with business strategies.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be 5 x 1 year extension provisions available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050552
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053842-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£816,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£816,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£430,454 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
21 Dec 2025 - 20 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLTON LEEDS
Postcode
LS15 8TU
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Garforth & Swillington
Westminster Constituency
Leeds East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AURORA MANAGED SERVICES LTD

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