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title: "Apprenticeship certificate printing"
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# Apprenticeship certificate printing

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aea83ee3-27bd-4924-9659-8aa5dfc702c7

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by the Department for Education (DfE), was focused on the "Apprenticeship Certificate Printing" project within the services industry category. This tender involves handling the printing and secure dispatch of apprenticeship certificates across multiple regions, including the UK, Europe, and worldwide territories. The procurement has reached the "Award" stage, with the contract awarded to HH Associates Limited on 18th December 2025. The contract is valued at £4,060,771.86 and will be active from 1st January 2026 to 1st January 2029. The procurement method was selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, emphasising a systematic approach to selecting a qualified supplier.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in printing and logistics services, particularly those capable of managing high-volume, geographically diverse deliveries. While the awarded contract favoured a large supplier, companies that provide innovative solutions for secure printing and efficient distribution could position themselves competitively for future similar opportunities. Businesses with experience in integrating IT systems for service tracking and reporting would also find such contracts advantageous for growth, particularly those that can enhance service reliability and client satisfaction across multiple sectors like education providers and public institutions.

## Notice

The supplier will handle the white paper factory printing and distribution of DfE certificates for apprenticeship standards, frameworks, and T Levels, including distinct certificate and covering letter designs for each. They will package and dispatch certificates securely to various recipients (employers, apprentices, schools, colleges, training providers) using tracked delivery. The service includes integration of tracking data with DfE systems, proof of delivery reporting, artwork amendments, management of undelivered certificates, and secure destruction of returned items.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a798ac51-4ad4-455d-ac4f-ed6ce905a6ef |
| 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 | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,060,771 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,060,771 |
| 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 FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| 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 | HH ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79823000 - Printing and delivery services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a798ac51-4ad4-455d-ac4f-ed6ce905a6ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a798ac51-4ad4-455d-ac4f-ed6ce905a6ef
  18th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a829427d-fc81-4f55-ade6-6ec522bed840
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