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title: "Fwd: DBS Print Call Off"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4a89c28d-24a5-4480-944b-a359a71a8cbb"
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published: "2017-09-08"
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# Fwd: DBS Print Call Off

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a89c28d-24a5-4480-944b-a359a71a8cbb

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service as the buying organisation for the "Fwd: DBS Print Call Off" tender, which falls under the Printing and related services industry category. The contract, valued at £40,000, is intended to replace Williams Lea and was awarded to APS GROUP LIMITED. This tender has reached the Award stage and was published on 8th September 2017; the contract period is set to run from 4th August 2017 to 3rd August 2019. The delivery of services is expected across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with the procurement method specified as a Call Off Competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to grow their business in the printing services sector. Companies offering high-quality printing solutions and related services would be well-suited to compete, particularly those with the capability to operate across various UK regions. With the dynamic nature of public procurement, SMEs can leverage such contracts to expand their market presence and build robust partnerships with established buyers like the Crown Commercial Service.

## Notice

DBS print contract with APS to replace Williams Lea.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cbe9a48-1b26-4ec0-b956-a7f19cbe584c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Call Off Competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 2017 - 3 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2017 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cbe9a48-1b26-4ec0-b956-a7f19cbe584c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cbe9a48-1b26-4ec0-b956-a7f19cbe584c
  8th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ad4ec5d2-19e1-4fcc-8317-949b25d70931
  CCZW17A07 Redacted Contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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