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title: "DHSC - Print, Distribution & Storage for Death Certification Reform Programme"
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# DHSC - Print, Distribution & Storage for Death Certification Reform Programme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b7698ea-8787-4f0a-86fe-e55e354203e7

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a contract for the provision of print, distribution, and storage services for the Death Certification Reform Programme. The tender, titled "DHSC - Print, Distribution & Storage for Death Certification Reform Programme," falls under the Printing and distribution services category. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from May 27, 2024, to May 26, 2026, with a contract value of £650,000. The tender deadline was May 24, 2024, and the contract is located in Westminster, United Kingdom.

This contract by the Department of Health and Social Care presents opportunities for businesses in the print, distribution, and storage services sector to grow their operations. Companies with expertise in providing medical certificates for cause of death are well-suited to compete for this tender. The nature of the contract, focusing on a specific service for a government-led programme, requires a detailed understanding of the regulatory and quality standards in the healthcare industry to successfully fulfil the requirements.

## Notice

The provision of print, distribution and storage services of Medical Certificates for Cause of Death (MCCD), part of the wider Death Certification Reform Programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/012f910d-2c5c-4602-86ac-8179d20fed73 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 May 2024 - 26 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £650,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | WESTMINSTER |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALLIED PUBLICITY SERVICES(MANCHESTER)LTD T/A APS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services

## Release History

- 30 May 2024 at 15:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/012f910d-2c5c-4602-86ac-8179d20fed73

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/012f910d-2c5c-4602-86ac-8179d20fed73
  30th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/91d1d160-c68a-462b-95cc-3fc5e0cb5d62
  DHSC C256827 APS RM6282 DCR Print Distribution Redacted

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