Planning

C009/2026/2027 - Welsh Government Print Framework

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, acting as the buying organisation, is planning a public procurement process titled "C009/2026/2027 - Welsh Government Print Framework." This initiative is categorised under "Printing services" and primarily targets service provision within the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a planned start date for the contract set for 12th October 2026 and an end date on 11th October 2030. The open procedure will cover three Lots for varying print services: high-volume, medium to low-volume, and specialist print and finishing. Interested parties should take note of the future notice date, slated for 1st July 2026, detailing further developments and requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the printing industry, particularly those capable of offering high-volume, medium to low-volume, and specialist print services. The procurement framework being open to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) also broadens the playing field for smaller companies eager to expand their market. With a total contract value of £4.2 million, this is a lucrative prospect for businesses that can deliver comprehensive print solutions across Wales. Companies possessing expertise in direct mail, transactional print, and fulfilment operations will find this opportunity especially beneficial to foster growth and enhance their service portfolios.

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Notice Title

C009/2026/2027 - Welsh Government Print Framework

Notice Description

The Framework agreement will be split into 3 Lots covering the following range of requirements. Lot 1: All Wales Commercial High Volume Print Lot 2: All Wales Commercial Medium to Low Volume Print Lot 3: All Wales Specialist Print and Finishing, Direct Mail, Transactional Print and fulfilment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a18d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048006-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

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