Award

Print and Distribution Services

ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Dec 2025 at 12:35

Tender

20 Oct 2025 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is procuring print and distribution services through an open procedure, seeking a supplier to manage end-to-end printing and distribution requirements for effective communication with residents who might not have digital access. The contract title is "Print and Distribution Services" under the industry category of printing and related services, located in London, UK. The procurement stage is currently complete, with the award notice published on 17 December 2025. Key dates include the contract start on 1 February 2026, running until 31 January 2029, with potential renewal for an additional 24 months. The standstill period ends on 30 December 2025.

This tender represents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in printing and distribution services. Businesses with robust print methodologies and service delivery capabilities are well-suited to compete. The project demands a comprehensive approach to performance, contract management, risk, and social value, thus encouraging innovation and quality in service provision. The awarded contract, valued gross at £540,000, is set to ensure high-quality, consistent delivery of printed communications, fostering engagement within the community. SMEs looking to expand their service offerings and client base can leverage this opportunity to establish long-term relationships and potentially extend their contract past its initial term.

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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/083805-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-09-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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