Planning

Print Management Services

DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 12:34

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is initiating a planned procurement process for "Print Management Services," which involves the printing and posting of mail by an external company. This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically under printing services, as indicated by the CPV code 79810000. Located in Dudley, United Kingdom, the procurement is currently in the planning stage with a competitive flexible procedure approach. The contract is intended to begin on 20th July 2026 and end on 19th August 2030, with a future notice date set for 20th June 2026. The total estimated contract value is £4,170,112, excluding VAT, and it is above the threshold value, indicating a significant opportunity.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in printing services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale mail production and distribution. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract suitable, given the suitability considerations highlighted in the tender documents. The competitive flexible procedure allows for various business strategies and innovative solutions, making this tender an attractive prospect for companies looking to expand their portfolio by partnering with a prominent local government body like Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council. This presents a significant chance for growth for vendors within the UK services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Print Management Services

Notice Description

Printing and posting of mail by external company.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046376-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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

79810000 - Printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,170,112 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 19 Aug 2030 4-5 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
DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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