Award

Printing and Despatch of Customer Account Literature

MERSEYTRAVEL

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Award

05 May 2026 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

Merseytravel, a reputable sub-central government public authority located in Liverpool, has awarded a contract for the "Printing and Despatch of Customer Account Literature." This procurement process was initiated as a tender and has reached the award stage, with the contract being active as of 1st May 2026 and concluding on 30th April 2029. It involves the provision of services encompassing secure data download, printing, and digital production for customer mailings, including Mersey Tunnels T-Flow Statements and Concessionary Renewal Letters. The procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically printed matter and related products, for delivery within the UKD7 region. The contract is valued at GBP 124,454.70.

This tender opens up significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in printing and mailing services. Businesses that can deliver high-quality customer mailing solutions efficiently and securely would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Large-scale organisations, like MBA GROUP LIMITED, which successfully secured this contract due to their capacity to handle comprehensive service requirements, demonstrate the potential for companies in the printing and distribution sector to grow their government contract portfolios through such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Printing and Despatch of Customer Account Literature

Notice Description

Provision for the download of secure data, print, production and digital set up and production of Merseytravel Customer Mailings, including: * Mersey Tunnels T-Flow Statements * Mersey Tunnels T-Flow Concessionary Renewal Letters * Concessionary Travel Pass Renewal Letters

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069131
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040951-2026
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

75110000 - General public services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£124,454 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYTRAVEL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MBA GROUP

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