Award

Print and Distribution Services

ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Apr 2026 at 15:04

Award

17 Dec 2025 at 12:35

Tender

20 Oct 2025 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Greenwich initiated a tender process seeking a qualified service provider for its "Print and Distribution Services" contract, intended to manage the council's print and distribution needs for resident communications. The procurement, conducted via an open procedure, falls under the services category, specifically targeting printing and related services (CPV code 79800000). The contract, located in London, UK, was awarded to BETA DISTRIBUTION (SOUTH) LTD, following an open procurement method. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract active from 10 March 2026 to 28 December 2028, and includes potential renewal options for up to an additional 24 months.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in printing and distribution services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver high-quality and cost-effective solutions with robust service delivery and capacity would be well-suited to compete. The open procedure allows broad participation, emphasising quality criteria such as print and distribution methodology, service delivery, business continuity, and social value. This focus provides a platform for businesses to showcase their strengths in innovation, performance management, and risk management while enhancing community engagement through social value initiatives.

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Notice Title

Print and Distribution Services

Notice Description

The Royal Borough of Greenwich (RBG) is seeking a qualified service provider to deliver printing and distribution services for ad-hoc communications. The objective of this contract is to appoint a supplier to fully manage the Council's end-to-end print and distribution requirements. RBG has a requirement to communicate to all its residents. Due to accessibility not all residents are able to access communications online or via smart phones/tablets. One of the most effective ways to communicate to residents is through printed materials, such as letters or leaflets, which can be delivered door to door

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: RBG has the option to extend by up to a further 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d012
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032563-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 28 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2028-09-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE18 6HQ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich

Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
Woolwich Arsenal
Westminster Constituency
Greenwich and Woolwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BETA DISTRIBUTION (SOUTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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