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title: "Postage and print revenues and benefit services"
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buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
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# Postage and print revenues and benefit services

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15fbf65a-2b19-4369-b3af-bc851ca9fb3a

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## Summary

Southampton City Council has completed a procurement process titled "Postage and print revenues and benefit services", falling under the industry category of Printing and related services (CPV code: 79800000). The services pertain to the statutory postage, print, and e-billing of council tax, business rates, and benefit letters in Southampton, England, with the procurement method being selective through a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was made to Capita Business Services Ltd on 8th January 2026, following a tender period that concluded on 1st December 2025. The contract is set to commence on 15th December 2025 and extend until 14th December 2028.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in printing and postal services, especially those with capabilities in statutory document dissemination and electronic billing systems. While the current procurement was awarded to a large supplier, similar tenders could foster growth for medium to large businesses equipped with the requisite infrastructure and expertise. Companies that specialise in managing and distributing large volumes of sensitive documents efficiently may find such opportunities advantageous for expansion in the public sector services industry.

## Notice

Statutory postage and print and ebilling of council tax, business rates and benefit letters

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/969f6e29-31dc-4d26-95b6-9652e252e16f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,300,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 17:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/969f6e29-31dc-4d26-95b6-9652e252e16f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/969f6e29-31dc-4d26-95b6-9652e252e16f
  8th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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