Award

Bulk Print Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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04 Feb 2026 at 13:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Bulk Print Services" was conducted by Birmingham City Council, a regional authority in the United Kingdom. This initiative falls under the industry category of miscellaneous business and business-related services, specifically focusing on the printing, collation, and despatch of documentation related to systems such as Finance, Payroll, Housing, Council Tax, and Revenue and Benefits. The procurement method used was limited, defined as an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition under the Kent County Council FRAMEWORK Y20023. The contract, valued at £1,220,000, was awarded to Capita Business Services Ltd on 30th January 2026, and the process is now complete. The procurement was aimed at the UK region of West Midlands, designated by the region code UKG.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses within the business services sector, particularly those capable of handling large-scale printing and dispatch operations. Companies that have the expertise to manage logistical challenges, ensure quality control, and offer cost-effective solutions would find themselves well-suited to such contracting opportunities. With Birmingham City Council as the contracting authority, businesses engaged in similar public or regional frameworks might see this as an avenue to further establish their services within government-related projects, offering potential for expansion and increased visibility in this market segment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bulk Print Services

Notice Description

The printing, collation and despatch of documentation and letters from critical applications such as Finance, Payroll, Housing, Council Tax and Revenue and Benefits systems

Lot Information

Lot 1

The printing, collation and despatch of documentation and letters from critical applications such as Finance, Payroll, Housing, Council Tax and Revenue and Benefits systems. This is a call off under Commercial Services the trading function of Kent County Council FRAMEWORK Y20023

Procurement Information

This is a call off under Commercial Services the trading function of Kent County Council FRAMEWORK Y20023 therefore prior publication is not required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064702
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010003-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,220,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cps@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

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