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23 Jul 2026 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council has completed a procurement process for Print Management Services, specifically focussing on various printing needs including web, digital, lithographical, and wide format print services, among others. This tender is categorised under the "Printing and related services" CPV code and falls within the "services" procurement category. The procurement was managed through a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, utilising the Crown Commercial Services Print and Digital Communications (RM6297) Lot 2. The contract, valued at £1,250,000, was awarded to Allied Publicity Services (Manchester) Limited and signed on 26th June 2026. The process was geared towards service delivery in Staffordshire, within the UKG region.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses offering printing and related services, particularly those with capabilities in digital and lithographical printing. Companies that specialise in producing promotional materials, brochures, business cards, and confidential printing might find this sector appealing. The process demonstrated a preference for SMEs, as exemplified by the awardee, thus encouraging smaller enterprises to participate in future tenders. Businesses proficient in managing infrastructure, supply chains, and offering social value or effectively mobilising service delivery would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities with Staffordshire County Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Print Management Services

Notice Description

Staffordshire County Council (SCC) has appointed a supplier to deliver a Print Management Service for all of its print requirements within Staffordshire. This may include; * Web print * Digital Print * Lithographical Print * Wide Format * Promotional Items This may also include, but not limited to, the following types: Brochures / Booklets / Business cards / Posters / Postcards / Flyers /Hybrid Mail/ Surveys / Letterheads / Banners / Secure / Confidential printing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Further Competition was carried out via Crown Commercial Services Print and Digital Communications (RM6297) Lot 2.

Procurement Information

Further Competition via Crown Commercial Services Print and Digital Communications (RM6297) Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d208
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069762-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLIED PUBLICITY SERVICES (MANCHESTER

Further Information

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