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title: "UK Business Mailout - Printing and Postage"
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# UK Business Mailout - Printing and Postage

Buyer: BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a62af00-507d-47b8-af4c-155130500c60

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "UK Business Mailout - Printing and Postage" was initiated by the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy. This project, classified under the CPV code for printing and delivery services, involves the printing and distribution of 4.9 million letters to various business addresses across the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £2,050,000, was awarded on November 17, 2020, and concluded on July 30, 2021. This procurement took place through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on October 23, 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing and mailing services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale operations. Companies that are well-suited to compete include established printing firms and logistics providers with expertise in mass mail distribution. The extensive volume of work and strict compliance with sector-specific requirements, such as language variations, also suggest a potential advantage for businesses that can demonstrate versatility and capacity to meet diverse client needs.

## Notice

The printing and posting of 4.9 million letters to business addresses, with variations according to business sector and relevant language requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a996a6f-e50a-4fca-a314-aa7ec5ad75d0 |
| 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 | 6 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2020 - 30 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,050,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,050,000 |
| 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 | BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| 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 | APS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79823000 - Printing and delivery services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2021 at 17:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a996a6f-e50a-4fca-a314-aa7ec5ad75d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a996a6f-e50a-4fca-a314-aa7ec5ad75d0
  6th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ae937a1-1d62-4a45-a1b4-e3dca378d31f
  This document is the redacted version of the contract executed between the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and APS Group Limited.

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