Award

Magazine Printing Services

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jan 2026 at 16:20

TenderUpdate

17 Nov 2025 at 13:02

Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 10:57

Planning

29 Jul 2025 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for its "Magazine Printing Services" contract, aimed at producing the "Ashford For You Magazine" delivered biannually to households across Ashford, Kent. The procurement was executed through an open competition, marking its completion stage. The contract was awarded to WALSTEAD GROUP LIMITED, and the contract terms span from 13th February 2026 to 13th February 2029, with potential for a 12-month extension. The contract, valued at £47,600 excluding taxes, involves the provision of printing services in line with the CPV classification of printing services. The process was below the threshold for open competitions, providing fair competitive opportunity for various business entities.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the printing and publishing industry, particularly benefiting large-scale operations like WALSTEAD GROUP LIMITED. Businesses with expertise in producing high-volume print materials would find this type of tender advantageous, especially those adept at managing similar public sector projects. SMEs may also explore opportunities to collaborate in future tenders as Ashford Borough Council has shown consideration for open competitions, thus supporting a wider market inclusion. Such opportunities enable businesses to expand their portfolio and establish partnerships within local government frameworks.

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Notice Title

Magazine Printing Services

Notice Description

Ashford Borough Council (ABC) are looking to procure a provider for the printing of the Ashford For You Magazine. There are two editions per year, delivered to households across the borough of Ashford, Kent.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial term of 3 years with a possible 1 year extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0567d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008633-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79810000 - Printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£56,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 13 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ashford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WALSTEAD GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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