Award

Provision of print and related services

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Award

11 Dec 2025 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of print and related services under the title "Print Services 2025", with AGA PRINT LTD as the awarded supplier. The contracting process was initiated through a tender and led to an active award and contract. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract being active from 11th April 2025 to 10th April 2026. This process, taking place in the UK South East region, falls under the services category, specifically focusing on printing and related services, with a total contract value of £60,000, inclusive of VAT.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the printing and related services sector to engage with local government contracts. Large scale printing firms, particularly those with capabilities in handling bulk orders and providing diverse print services, are well-suited to bid for similar future opportunities. Such contracts also provide potential for smaller or medium-sized enterprises aiming to expand their portfolio within the public sector procurement framework, enhancing business growth through stable government partnerships.

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Notice Title

Provision of print and related services

Notice Description

Print Services 2025 - AGA Print Ltd t/a Solopress

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f3ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082021-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
10 Apr 2025 - 10 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGA PRINT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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