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Award

29 May 2026 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated by Stevenage Borough Council, a sub-central government authority, focused on the "Printing of the resident magazine 'Chronicle'" with procurement identified under the industry category of Printing and related services (CPV 79800000). The process, which has reached the Award stage, was conducted via a limited competition procurement method due to it being below threshold. The contract was awarded on 20th May 2026, set to remain active until 31st March 2028. The delivery address is located in the UK, specifically in the region of UKH, ensuring local engagement in Stevenage, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in printing and related services to engage in a stable contractual relationship over nearly two years. Although the competition was limited, such contracts can pave the way for small to medium-sized enterprises to showcase their capabilities to public authorities like Stevenage Borough Council. Businesses that focus on delivering precise and high-quality printing services, particularly those able to handle large-scale print runs in a timely manner, would be well-suited to similar opportunities, facilitating business growth and enhancing their portfolio with public sector collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Printing of the resident magazine

Notice Description

Printing of the resident magazine "Chronicle".

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a8af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050768-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,930 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Stevenage Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 1HN
Postcode Area
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Old Town
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Paragon Customer Communications (London) Ltd

Further Information

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