Planning

Print and Digital Management

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

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Planning

10 Apr 2026 at 12:15

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark is currently in the planning stage for an upcoming tender entitled "Print and Digital Management," categorised under Printing and Related Services. The contract is set in the region of UKI44, United Kingdom, and is planned to commence on 1st October 2026, with a potential extension up to 30th September 2030. The procurement process will be conducted using a selective method in line with legal guidelines and relevant frameworks, specifically the Lot 2 Print and Digital Communications CCS RM6297. Though this is not a live tender opportunity, it signals forthcoming openings within the print and digital communications sector, with an estimated contract value of £3.6 million (excluding VAT).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses offering comprehensive print management solutions. It will involve services ranging from bulk and operational printing to secure print items and digital solutions such as election mailings and transformation services. SMEs, in particular, may find this opportunity aligned with their service capabilities if they are equipped to handle print stock management and distribution linked with digital technologies. This pipeline notice allows businesses to prepare for participating in the future competitive process that aims to support print and digital communication needs across multiple platforms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Print and Digital Management

Notice Description

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A PIPELINE NOTICE - IT IS NOT A LIVE TENDER OPPORTUNITY The forthcoming opportunity will be a further competition from Lot 2 Print and Digital Communications CCS RM6297 to provide the following: Bulk printing, full range of print products, operational print, finishing services, a range of alternative formats, secure print services and secure print items, print stock management and distribution, digital solutions and methods of print output and delivery, pre-production services, digital solutions, election print and election mailing services, and transformation services e.g. data and content across multiple platforms and services including mail, SMS and website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068002
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032829-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Using pre-Procurement Act commercial tool
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2QH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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