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Provision of printing services for Oxfordshire Pension Fund

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Apr 2026 at 11:29

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

27 Apr 2026 at 11:06

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council has recently completed the procurement process for the provision of printing services for the Oxfordshire Pension Fund, with the award decision finalised on 27th April 2026. The procurement, classified under the "services" category and governed by UKPGA 2023/54, adopted a direct method below the competition threshold, allowing the council to directly engage with suppliers without broader competition. The contract, valued at £60,000 gross, will span from 8th May 2026 to 31st March 2027, featuring a delivery scope predominantly within the UK, marked as Lot 1. This contract award is part of a planned procurement, spotlighting a streamlined engagement process focusing on efficiency and specific partnership requirements.

This tender represents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in printing and IT services, including software development and internet support. With ADARE SEC LIMITED, an SME based in Leicester, successfully securing a role as the supplier in this contract, similar sized enterprises in the industry are encouraged to explore these niche procurement offerings tailored below the usual competitive thresholds. Leveraging the rate card pricing model ensures predictability in budgeting and can foster long-term business relationships for suppliers positioned to meet the specific needs outlined by public authorities like the Oxfordshire County Council. Such opportunities can enhance market positioning and expand service delivery within the targeted regions in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of printing services for Oxfordshire Pension Fund

Notice Description

Provision of printing services for Oxfordshire Pension Fund Pricing based on rate card

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b77
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037999-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADARE SEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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