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Tender for the Provision of Print and Distribution of Streets Ahead Magazine for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive

NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE

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Award

05 Nov 2025 at 10:32

Tender

23 Sep 2025 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Northern Ireland Housing Executive as the buying organisation, seeking tender submissions for the provision of print and distribution services for the 'Streets Ahead' magazine. This tender belongs to the 'services' industry category, focusing on printed matter and related products, specifically printing and distribution services. The process aligns with Northern Irish devolved regulations and falls under public authority central government. Key dates for the tender include its award status on 5 November 2025, following the tender stage which commenced with active enquiries up to 3 October 2025 and submissions by 14 October 2025. The location for service delivery is primarily Belfast, UK, with the final contract awarded to Steffco Limited from Leeds. It commenced on 30 October 2025 with completion slated for 31 January 2026, valued at £133,346.40 in gross amount.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses focused on print and distribution services. Companies specialising in these areas, particularly those able to manage large-scale production and distribution, are well-suited to compete. The open competition procurement method offers equitable chances for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and other entities interested in public sector contracts like this. With Steffco Limited having secured the contract, such deals illuminate beneficial growth opportunities by leveraging substantial workloads and enhancing reputations through consistent performance. Businesses adhering to the detailed specifications will thrive in such open competitions, allowing for strategic expansion and strengthened market position.

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Notice Title

Tender for the Provision of Print and Distribution of Streets Ahead Magazine for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive

Notice Description

Tenders are invited for the development, print and distribution of 81,000 copies (aprox.) of the 'Streets Ahead' magazine as described in the Specification and in accordance with the Housing Executive's Conditions of Contract included within the Tender Documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a032
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071153-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£111,122 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
becca1.mcknightireland@nihe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8PB
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STEFFCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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