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Print Management, Digital Communications and Print Marketplace

Crown Commercial Service

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23 Sep 2026 at 11:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Government Commercial Agency plans to establish a framework covering print management, digital communications and a self-service print marketplace. Services include end-to-end operational, transactional and security printing; direct mail, storage, fulfilment and distribution; digital asset management and solutions; scanning, pre-production and media duplication; and production of official papers. The marketplace will let public buyers obtain instant quotes for printed items such as brochures, flyers, leaflets, business cards and letterheads, particularly for low-value, high-volume needs. The scope also includes printed NHS and health authority communications, including standard and accessible letters, for example vaccination invitations and screening or appointment communications. Accessible formats include braille, large print, multiple languages, audio CD and easy read. Delivery is across the United Kingdom.

This is at planning stage: the buyer has announced its intention to procure, but has not yet invited tenders. The planned framework is intended to replace three existing Government Commercial Agency print agreements. It is described as one lot, with small and medium-sized businesses considered suitable. The buyer’s indicative date for a subsequent notice is 5 January 2028. The planned contract period is 7 June 2028 to 15 December 2032. The estimated value is £1.724 billion excluding VAT (£2.155 billion including VAT). The procurement is expected to use a framework agreement, but no procedure, bid deadline or evaluation criteria are stated at this stage.

The planned work may suit print and communications suppliers able to provide either broad, managed services or a digital self-service print platform. Relevant capabilities include handling operational, transactional and security printing; direct mail and distribution; storage and fulfilment; digital asset management; scanning and pre-production; and media duplication. Suppliers serving public-sector communications may be well placed if they can produce and distribute letters at scale, including accessible communications in braille, large print, multiple languages, audio CD and easy read. The marketplace element points to a need for a convenient online service that can provide instant quotes and support varied printed products, especially lower-value, high-volume orders. Small and medium-sized businesses are considered suitable to participate. The planned agreement combines several service areas, so suppliers may consider whether their own range or delivery capacity fits the scope.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Print Management, Digital Communications and Print Marketplace

Notice Description

The RM6420 Print Management, Digital Communications and Print Marketplace framework agreement will replace the following GCA print framework agreements: RM6297 Print and Digital Communications RM6371 Print Marketplace 2 RM6389 NHS Notify Printed Communications and Related Services Print Management and Digital Communications: The provision of managed, end to end print services including operational print, transactional print, security print, direct mail, storage, fulfilment and distribution, digital asset management, digital solutions, scanning, pre-production services, media duplication and Official Papers (Command and House Papers). Print Marketplace: A self-service, end-to-end, instant quote digital platform for buying printed material all over the UK, particularly low value / high volume requirements including brochures, flyers, leaflets, business cards, letterheads and other transactional print. NHS Notify Printed Communications: Printed letters and postal mail for both standard letters and accessible letters on behalf of the NHS and health authorities, sending communications such as, but not limited to: invitations for vaccinations, cancer screening, vaccination appointment booking, secondary care referral appointment booking. Also including (but not limited to): braille, large print, multiple languages, audio CD and easy read. When contacting GCA regarding this agreement, please ensure that you reference the agreement details in all correspondence.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-07786b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090048-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,724,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 20282 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jun 2028 - 15 Dec 2032 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
Crown Commercial Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Postcode Area
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
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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