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Provision of Print & Related Services

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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27 Feb 2026 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Print & Related Services" contract was initiated by South Ayrshire Council, a regional authority based in Ayr, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of printing and related services and was conducted using a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. This process was facilitated under the CCS RM6280 Lot 6 framework. The awarding stage has been completed, with Critiqom Limited t/a Mail Metrics Limited being awarded the contract, valued at £600,385. The contract was signed on 25th February 2026, with services to be delivered in the UKM94 region.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in printing and related services. While this specific contract favoured a large-scale supplier, similar procurements could benefit other printing firms, especially those capable of meeting regional government requirements and operating efficiently within the specified frameworks. Companies with expertise in document management and mail services would be well-suited to compete for future contracts awarded by South Ayrshire Council or other similar local authorities, particularly those that can leverage existing government frameworks to secure contracts without prior competitive calls.

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Notice Title

Provision of Print & Related Services

Notice Description

Provision of Print & Related Services

Procurement Information

This Procurement was awarded via CCS RM6280 Lot 6 framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e48
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017903-2026
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

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,385 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRITIQOM LIMITED T/A MAIL METRICS

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