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Print and distribution of Brochures for Middlesbrough town hall and theatre

Middlesbrough Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Feb 2026 at 16:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

03 Dec 2025 at 14:48

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

17 Nov 2025 at 15:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council conducted an open tender for the print and distribution of brochures for the Middlesbrough Town Hall and Middlesbrough Theatre. The procurement process involved services related to business areas like printing and marketing and was targeted for completion between 1 January 2026 and 31 December 2027. The contract, valued at GBP 18,311, was awarded to Harlow Printing Limited, trading as Harlow Solutions. This procurement, based in the UKC12 region, followed a below-threshold open competition and concluded with the award on 3 December 2025.

The tender presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in printing, marketing, and distribution services. With a preference for quality over pricing in the evaluation criteria, businesses that can deliver exceptional service quality alongside competitive pricing are well-suited to participate in such tenders. Harlow Solutions, a small to medium enterprise known for their efficiency in the printing sector, has already successfully engaged in this procurement, showcasing the opportunities available for similar businesses to expand their market presence through public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Print and distribution of Brochures for Middlesbrough town hall and theatre

Notice Description

The print and distribution of Brochures for Middlesbrough Town Hall and Middlesbrough Theatre

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e29a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014498-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
£51,200 Under £100K
Awards Value
£18,311 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£18,311 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Middlesbrough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Postcode Area
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC12 South Teesside
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARLOW PRINTING LIMITED T/A HARLOW SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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