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Launchpad

EAST HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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26 Sep 2025 at 09:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The "Launchpad" procurement process, initiated by the East Hertfordshire District Council, involves various printing services for leaflets, posters, and similar items. This procurement falls under the sub-central government public authority category and is located in Hertford, United Kingdom. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with the contract being active and signed on 1st June 2025. This particular tender followed a direct procurement method below the threshold, conducted without competition. The contract is valued at £72,000 (gross) and is set to conclude on 30th May 2026. The primary delivery region for the services is the UKH23 area.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in printing services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). As the process employed a direct method below the threshold, companies in a well-positioned niche or those previously engaged with local government bodies might find similar future tenders approachable. The successful supplier for this contract is WENTA, an SME based in Watford, underscoring the accessibility of such opportunities for small businesses that can supply high-quality, tailored printing solutions to meet public sector needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Launchpad

Notice Description

Various printing services for leaflets, posters etc

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a2ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060028-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 30 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastherts.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8EQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WENTA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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